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Wisinsky Family History

Wisinsky 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: Wisinski, Wicinski, Gilinsky, Wilensky, Wilinski, Wolinsky, Lipinsky

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Where is the Wisinsky family from?

You can see how Wisinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisinsky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wisinsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisinsky 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 84 census records available for the last name Wisinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisinsky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wisinsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wisinsky. For the veterans among your Wisinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisinsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wisinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wisinsky in 1967 was 67, and 92 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisinsky 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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