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Wisnewski Family History

Wisnewski Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Wiśniewski (see Wisniewski).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisnewski family from?

You can see how Wisnewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnewski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisnewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wisnewski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wisnewski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wisnewski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnewski 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 Wisnewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnewski. 23% of Wisnewski men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Wisnewski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisnewski were Labor and Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Packer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wisnewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnewski 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Wisnewski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisnewski. For the veterans among your Wisnewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnewski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wisnewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wisnewski in 1945 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnewski 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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