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Wisnesky Family History

Wisnesky 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, Wisnieski, Wisnoski, Wisnewski, Disney, Minsky, Wisner

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Where is the Wisnesky family from?

You can see how Wisnesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisnesky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wisnesky families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wisnesky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisnesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnesky 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 Wisnesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnesky. 100% of Wisnesky men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Wisnesky women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wisnesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Wisnesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnesky 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wisnesky. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wisnesky. For the veterans among your Wisnesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnesky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wisnesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wisnesky in 1965 was 87, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnesky 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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