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Wishnewsky Family History

Wishnewsky 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: Wisnewski, Wisniewski, Wisneski, Warshawsky, Wisniowski, Wilensky

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Where is the Wishnewsky family from?

You can see how Wishnewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnewsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishnewsky family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wishnewsky's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Wishnewsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnewsky 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 80 census records available for the last name Wishnewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnewsky 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Wishnewsky. 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 Wishnewsky. For the veterans among your Wishnewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnewsky lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Wishnewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wishnewsky in 1978 was 57, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishnewsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnewsky 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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