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Wisnick Family History

Wisnick 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: Winnick, Winick, Lipnick, Rasnick, Wernick, Winnicki, Minick, Pinnick

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Where is the Wisnick family from?

You can see how Wisnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wisnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wisnick families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisnick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnick 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 Wisnick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Wisnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnick 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wisnick. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wisnick. For the veterans among your Wisnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnick lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wisnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wisnick in 1974 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnick 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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