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Wisnaski Family History

Wisnaski 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, Wisnoski, Winarski, Winski, Wisinski, Wisnieski, Wisnewski

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Where is the Wisnaski family from?

You can see how Wisnaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisnaski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wisnaski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wisnaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnaski 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 Wisnaski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerical
    100%

What Wisnaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Wisnaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnaski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wisnaski. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wisnaski. For the veterans among your Wisnaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnaski lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Wisnaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wisnaski in 1983 was 60, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnaski 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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