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Wisnosky Family History

Wisnosky 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: Wisnoski, Wisneski, Minsky, Linsky, Wisniowski, Wilensky, Winski

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Where is the Wisnosky family from?

You can see how Wisnosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wisnosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wisnosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisnosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnosky 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 Wisnosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnosky. 100% of Wisnosky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wisnosky women worked as a Machine Helper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Helper
    100%

What Wisnosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Wisnosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnosky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wisnosky. 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 100 military records available for the last name Wisnosky. For the veterans among your Wisnosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wisnosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wisnosky in 1964 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnosky 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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