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Wisiewski Family History

Wisiewski 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: Wisniewski, Lisiewski, Wisnewski, Wisniowski, Liszewski, Wasilewski

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Where is the Wisiewski family from?

You can see how Wisiewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisiewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wisiewski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisiewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisiewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisiewski 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 41 census records available for the last name Wisiewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisiewski 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wisiewski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wisiewski. For the veterans among your Wisiewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisiewski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wisiewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wisiewski in 1966 was 84, and 24 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisiewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisiewski 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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