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Wisnesski Family History

Wisnesski 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, Wisnieski, Wisnoski, Wisniowski

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Where is the Wisnesski family from?

You can see how Wisnesski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnesski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wisnesski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wisnesski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisnesski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnesski 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 43 census records available for the last name Wisnesski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnesski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wisnesski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wisnesski. For the veterans among your Wisnesski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnesski lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnesski 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnesski

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