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Wishnosky Family History

Wishnosky 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: Wisnoski, Wilensky, Wisinski, Wisneski, Warshawsky, Wicinski

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Where is the Wishnosky family from?

You can see how Wishnosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wishnosky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wishnosky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishnosky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wishnosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wishnosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnosky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wishnosky. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wishnosky. For the veterans among your Wishnosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnosky lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Wishnosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wishnosky in 1982 was 74, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnosky 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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