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Wisansky Family History

Wisansky 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: Wilensky, Wisinski, Lansky, Wicinski, Olshansky, Pisarski, Minsky

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Where is the Wisansky family from?

You can see how Wisansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisansky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wisansky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisansky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisansky 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 187 census records available for the last name Wisansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisansky 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Wisansky. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wisansky. For the veterans among your Wisansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisansky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Wisansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wisansky in 1970 was 89, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisansky 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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