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Wishnetsky Family History

Wishnetsky 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, Wisnewski, Wisniewski, Wilensky, Wisinski, Wishner

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Where is the Wishnetsky family from?

You can see how Wishnetsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnetsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishnetsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishnetsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wishnetsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnetsky 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 43 census records available for the last name Wishnetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnetsky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wishnetsky. 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 Wishnetsky. For the veterans among your Wishnetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnetsky lifespan?

Average Wishnetsky life expectancy in 1967 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnetsky 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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