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Wishnew Family History

Wishnew 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: Wishner, Wisener, Wisner, Dishner, Wisher, Wissner, Fisher, Risher

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Where is the Wishnew family from?

You can see how Wishnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wishnew families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wishnew's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wishnew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wishnew ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wishnew ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Wishnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnew 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wishnew. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wishnew. For the veterans among your Wishnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wishnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wishnew in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 2000.

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