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Wisniewske Family History

Wisniewske 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 Wisniewske family from?

You can see how Wisniewske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniewske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wisniewske families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wisniewske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisniewske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisniewske 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 Wisniewske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisniewske. 50% of Wisniewske women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Wisniewske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Wisniewske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniewske 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wisniewske. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wisniewske. For the veterans among your Wisniewske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniewske lifespan?

Average Wisniewske life expectancy in 1967 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisniewske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisniewske 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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