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Wishnitzer Family History

Wishnitzer 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: Schnitzer, Wishner, Snitzer, Winter, Wilhite, Sitzer, Whitner

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Where is the Wishnitzer family from?

You can see how Wishnitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishnitzer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishnitzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wishnitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnitzer 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 45 census records available for the last name Wishnitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnitzer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wishnitzer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wishnitzer. For the veterans among your Wishnitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnitzer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Wishnitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wishnitzer in 1973 was 86, and 79 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishnitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnitzer 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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