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Wiszynski Family History

Wiszynski 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: Wyszynski, Muszynski, Wilczynski, Tuszynski, Kaszynski, Duszynski

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Where is the Wiszynski family from?

You can see how Wiszynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiszynski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiszynski families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wiszynski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiszynski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiszynski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiszynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiszynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiszynski. 100% of Wiszynski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiszynski women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Wiszynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiszynski 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wiszynski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wiszynski. For the veterans among your Wiszynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiszynski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Wiszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiszynski in 1965 was 62, and 75 in 1994.

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