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Wisniak Family History

Wisniak 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: Winnick, Wozniak, Lesniak, Misiak, Wissink, Winick, Lesnik, Lipnick

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Where is the Wisniak family from?

You can see how Wisniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisniak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisniak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisniak ancestors do for a living?

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

What Wisniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wisniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisniak 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wisniak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wisniak. For the veterans among your Wisniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisniak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wisniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wisniak in 1968 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

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