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Wisneiwski Family History

Wisneiwski 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: Wisnewski, Wisniewski, Wisniowski, Wisnieski, Wisneski, Winkowski

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Where is the Wisneiwski family from?

You can see how Wisneiwski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisneiwski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wisneiwski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wisneiwski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisneiwski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisneiwski 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 Wisneiwski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisneiwski. 43% of Wisneiwski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wisneiwski women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Press Operator
    10%
  • Printer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wisneiwski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Wisneiwski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisneiwski 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wisneiwski. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wisneiwski. For the veterans among your Wisneiwski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisneiwski lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Wisneiwski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wisneiwski in 1982 was 81, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisneiwski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisneiwski 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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