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Wichanski Family History

Wichanski 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: Wicinski, Michalski, Kochanski, Michonski, Waclawski, Kicinski

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Where is the Wichanski family from?

You can see how Wichanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wichanski family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wichanski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wichanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wichanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wichanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichanski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wichanski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Wichanski. For the veterans among your Wichanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichanski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Wichanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wichanski in 1963 was 70, and 70 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichanski 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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