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Wisinski Name Meaning

Polish (Wisiński): habitational name possibly from Wisy in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

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


Similar surnames: Wicinski, Winski, Kicinski, Gizinski, Iwinski, Walinski, Wolinski

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Where is the Wisinski family from?

You can see how Wisinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Wisinski families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wisinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisinski families in 1920.
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What did your Wisinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisinski. 37% of Wisinski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Wisinski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisinski were Machinist and Laundress. .

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Laundress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Wisinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisinski 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Wisinski. 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 416 military records available for the last name Wisinski. For the veterans among your Wisinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisinski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wisinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wisinski in 1944 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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