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Wisnicwski Family History

Wisnicwski 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: Wisniewski, Wisniowski, Wisnieski, Wisnewski, Kwasniewski, Lesniewski

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Where is the Wisnicwski family from?

You can see how Wisnicwski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnicwski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wisnicwski families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wisnicwski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisnicwski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnicwski 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 Wisnicwski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnicwski. 37% of Wisnicwski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wisnicwski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisnicwski were Baker and House Maid.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • House Maid
    34%

What Wisnicwski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Wisnicwski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnicwski 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Wisnicwski. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wisnicwski. For the veterans among your Wisnicwski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnicwski lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Wisnicwski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wisnicwski in 1997 was 87, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnicwski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnicwski 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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