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Wishnak Family History

Wishnak 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: Ishak, Wishner, Wisham, Witham, Krishna, Wishart, Winham, Krishnan

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Where is the Wishnak family from?

You can see how Wishnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishnak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wishnak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wishnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnak 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 87 census records available for the last name Wishnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnak 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wishnak. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wishnak. For the veterans among your Wishnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wishnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wishnak in 1966 was 86, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnak 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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