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Wisniewska Family History

Wisniewska 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, Wisniowski, Wisnieski, Wisnewski, Kwasniewski, Lesniewski

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Where is the Wisniewska family from?

You can see how Wisniewska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniewska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Wisniewska families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wisniewska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisniewska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisniewska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisniewska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisniewska. 53% of Wisniewska men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wisniewska women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisniewska were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    53%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisniewska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniewska 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wisniewska. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wisniewska. For the veterans among your Wisniewska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniewska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wisniewska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wisniewska in 1962 was 78, and 62 in 2002.

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