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Wiesniewski Family History

Wiesniewski Name 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, Lesniewski, Wisniowski, Wisnieski, Wisnewski, Kwasniewski

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Where is the Wiesniewski family from?

You can see how Wiesniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesniewski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiesniewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiesniewski family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wiesniewski's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Wiesniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesniewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiesniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesniewski. 100% of Wiesniewski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiesniewski women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Wiesniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesniewski 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wiesniewski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Wiesniewski. For the veterans among your Wiesniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesniewski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Wiesniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiesniewski in 1978 was 67, and 91 in 2002.

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