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Wishnevsky Family History

Wishnevsky Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wisneski, Wisnewski, Wisniewski, Wilensky, Kanevsky, Wisinski

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Where is the Wishnevsky family from?

You can see how Wishnevsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnevsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wishnevsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wishnevsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishnevsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wishnevsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnevsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wishnevsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wishnevsky. 42% of Wishnevsky men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Wishnevsky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wishnevsky were Laborer and Dressmaker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Buyer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Wishnevsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Wishnevsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnevsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Wishnevsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Wishnevsky. For the veterans among your Wishnevsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnevsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wishnevsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wishnevsky in 1963 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnevsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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