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Wisnienski Family History

Wisnienski 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: Wisniewski, Wisnieski, Wisniowski, Wisinski, Wisneski, Wisnewski

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Where is the Wisnienski family from?

You can see how Wisnienski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnienski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisnienski family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wisnienski's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Wisnienski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnienski 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 Wisnienski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnienski. 100% of Wisnienski men worked as a None and 50% of Wisnienski women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • None
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Wisnienski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Wisnienski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnienski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wisnienski. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wisnienski. For the veterans among your Wisnienski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnienski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Wisnienski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Wisnienski in 1959 was 56, and 49 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnienski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnienski 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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