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Wisniwski Family History

Wisniwski 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, Wisinski, Wisneski

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Where is the Wisniwski family from?

You can see how Wisniwski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniwski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wisniwski families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wisniwski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisniwski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisniwski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisniwski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisniwski. 100% of Wisniwski men worked as a Porter. .

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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

  • Porter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Wisniwski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniwski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wisniwski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wisniwski. For the veterans among your Wisniwski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniwski lifespan?

Average Wisniwski life expectancy in 1957 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 50.

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