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Wisniewsky Family History

Wisniewsky 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, Wisniowski, Wisnieski, Wisnewski, Kwasniewski, Lesniewski

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Where is the Wisniewsky family from?

You can see how Wisniewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniewsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisniewsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wisniewsky families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisniewsky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wisniewsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisniewsky 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 290 census records available for the last name Wisniewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniewsky 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Wisniewsky. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wisniewsky. For the veterans among your Wisniewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniewsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wisniewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wisniewsky in 1963 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisniewsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisniewsky 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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