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Wischnack Family History

Wischnack 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: Schnack, Schaack, Fischbach, Schack, Kieschnick, Schnick, Schneck

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Where is the Wischnack family from?

You can see how Wischnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischnack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischnack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wischnack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischnack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wischnack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischnack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wischnack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wischnack. 72% of Wischnack men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Meterman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Wischnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischnack 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wischnack. 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 174 military records available for the last name Wischnack. For the veterans among your Wischnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischnack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wischnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wischnack in 1962 was 79, and 93 in 2002.

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