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Wieniewski Family History

Wieniewski 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, Pienkowski

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Where is the Wieniewski family from?

You can see how Wieniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wieniewski families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wieniewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wieniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieniewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieniewski. 32% of Wieniewski men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Wieniewski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieniewski were Machinist 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Packer
    8%
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What Wieniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Wieniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieniewski 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wieniewski. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wieniewski. For the veterans among your Wieniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieniewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Wieniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wieniewski in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 1976.

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