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Wicinski Family History

Wicinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Wiciński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Wicie in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships (named with wić ‘osier twig’).

Alternatively, it can refer to someone from Wity in Masovian Voivodeship, which is named with the personal name Wit.

The name reflects the geographical and cultural heritage of Poland, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots.

Understanding such names provides insight into the local history and the characteristics of the regions they originate from.

In summary, the Wiciński surname symbolizes a strong connection to specific locales and the significance of personal and place names in Polish identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wicinski family from?

You can see how Wicinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wicinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wicinski families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wicinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wicinski families in 1920.
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What did your Wicinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Culture were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wicinski. 36% of Wicinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wicinski women worked as a Beauty Culture.

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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
    36%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Culture
    100%

What Wicinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Wicinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wicinski 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wicinski. 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 204 military records available for the last name Wicinski. For the veterans among your Wicinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wicinski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wicinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wicinski in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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