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Wiznitzer Family History

Wiznitzer 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: Winter, Konitzer, Winzer, Schnitzer, Zitzer, Mintzer, Snitzer

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Where is the Wiznitzer family from?

You can see how Wiznitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiznitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiznitzer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiznitzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiznitzer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wiznitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiznitzer 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Wiznitzer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wiznitzer. For the veterans among your Wiznitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiznitzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wiznitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiznitzer in 1965 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiznitzer 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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