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Wisniewski Family History

Wisniewski Surname Meaning

Polish (Wiśniewski): habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Poland called Wiśniewo, Wiśniew, or Wiśniewa named with wiśnia ‘cherry’.

Compare Wisneski, Wisnewski, and Wisnieski.

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


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Where is the Wisniewski family from?

You can see how Wisniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniewski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisniewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Wisniewski families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wisniewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisniewski families in 1880.
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What did your Wisniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wisniewski. 100% of Wisniewski men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Wisniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Wisniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniewski 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Wisniewski. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Wisniewski. For the veterans among your Wisniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniewski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wisniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wisniewski in 1945 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisniewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisniewski 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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