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Wischnia Family History

Wischnia 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: Wisch, Wischer, Wishner, Michna, Eischeid, Ishii, Winch, Schei

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Where is the Wischnia family from?

You can see how Wischnia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischnia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wischnia families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischnia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wischnia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischnia 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 Wischnia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (ladies Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wischnia. 100% of Wischnia men worked as a Farmer (ladies Hand.

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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 1939

  • Farmer (ladies Hand
    100%

What Wischnia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wischnia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischnia 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wischnia. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wischnia. For the veterans among your Wischnia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischnia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Wischnia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wischnia in 1978 was 63, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wischnia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischnia 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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