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Wisnefske Family History

Wisnefske 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, Wieneke, Wisnieski, Wienecke

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What did your Wisnefske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teaching was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisnefske. 100% of Wisnefske men worked as a Teaching.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wisnefske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnefske 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wisnefske. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wisnefske. For the veterans among your Wisnefske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnefske lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wisnefske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wisnefske in 1969 was 80, and 95 in 2001.

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