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Wisneski Family History

Wisneski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Wiśniewski (see Wisniewski).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisneski family from?

You can see how Wisneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisneski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisneski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wisneski families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisneski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisneski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisneski 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 Wisneski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisneski. 30% of Wisneski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Wisneski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisneski were New Worker and Machine Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

What Wisneski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wisneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisneski 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Wisneski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisneski. For the veterans among your Wisneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisneski lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Wisneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wisneski in 1940 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisneski 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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