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Wishnesky Family History

Wishnesky 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: Wisneski, Wilensky, Wisinski, Wishner, Wisnieski, Wisnoski, Wisnewski

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Where is the Wishnesky family from?

You can see how Wishnesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wishnesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wishnesky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishnesky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wishnesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnesky 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 Wishnesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wishnesky. 100% of Wishnesky men worked as a Welder.

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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

  • Welder
    100%

What Wishnesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Wishnesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnesky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wishnesky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wishnesky. For the veterans among your Wishnesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnesky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wishnesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wishnesky in 1969 was 56, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishnesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnesky 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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