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Wisnasky Family History

Wisnasky 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, Wisnoski, Minsky, Linsky, Wilensky, Winarski, Winski

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Where is the Wisnasky family from?

You can see how Wisnasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wisnasky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wisnasky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisnasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisnasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnasky. 55% of Wisnasky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wisnasky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisnasky were Farmer and 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Wisnasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnasky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wisnasky. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wisnasky. For the veterans among your Wisnasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnasky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Wisnasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wisnasky in 1954 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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