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Wachowicz Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wach .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wachowiak, Lachowicz, Stachowicz, Lechowicz, Pawlowicz, Janowicz

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Where is the Wachowicz family from?

You can see how Wachowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wachowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wachowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wachowicz families in 1920.
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What did your Wachowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachowicz. 50% of Wachowicz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wachowicz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachowicz were Labor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Packer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Wachowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachowicz 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Wachowicz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Wachowicz. For the veterans among your Wachowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachowicz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wachowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wachowicz in 1958 was 35, and 58 in 2004.

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