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Wisniski Family History

Wisniski 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: Wisnieski, Wisneski, Wisnoski, Winnicki, Wisniewski, Wisniowski

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Where is the Wisniski family from?

You can see how Wisniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisniski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wisniski families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisniski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisniski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisniski 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 Wisniski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisniski. 43% of Wisniski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wisniski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisniski were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • House Housework
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Wisniski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Wisniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wisniski. 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 194 military records available for the last name Wisniski. For the veterans among your Wisniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Wisniski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wisniski in 1957 was 35, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisniski 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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