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Wiszniewski Family History

Wiszniewski 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 Wiszniewski family from?

You can see how Wiszniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiszniewski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiszniewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wiszniewski family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiszniewski's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Wiszniewski families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Wiszniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiszniewski 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Wiszniewski. 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 246 military records available for the last name Wiszniewski. For the veterans among your Wiszniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiszniewski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Wiszniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiszniewski in 1956 was 52, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiszniewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiszniewski 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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