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Wishnok Family History

Wishnok 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, Wishon, Bishop, Wishart, Wisener, Nishioka, Ishak, Wisner

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Where is the Wishnok family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnok 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 Wishnok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wishnok. 50% of Wishnok men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Wishnok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wishnok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnok 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wishnok. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wishnok. For the veterans among your Wishnok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnok lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wishnok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wishnok in 1971 was 33, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishnok 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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