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Wishnefsky Family History

Wishnefsky 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: Wisneski, Wisnewski, Wisniewski, Wilensky, Wisinski, Wishner

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Where is the Wishnefsky family from?

You can see how Wishnefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Wishnefsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wishnefsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wishnefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnefsky 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 Wishnefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wishnefsky. 34% of Wishnefsky men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Wishnefsky women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wishnefsky were Painter and Packer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Wishnefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnefsky 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Wishnefsky. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wishnefsky. For the veterans among your Wishnefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnefsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wishnefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wishnefsky in 1962 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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