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Wishnie Family History

Wishnie 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: Wishner, Winnie, Ishii, Winge, Wise, Wishart, Wilhite, Winship

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Where is the Wishnie family from?

You can see how Wishnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wishnie families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wishnie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wishnie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnie 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 Wishnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wishnie. 100% of Wishnie women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Wishnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wishnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnie 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wishnie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wishnie. For the veterans among your Wishnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wishnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wishnie in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnie 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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