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Wiatrek Name Meaning

Polish: nickname for a speedy person from a diminutive of wiatr ‘wind’ (see Wiatr ).

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


Similar surnames: Wiater, Piatek, Kwiatek, Pisarek, Platek, Szarek, Bialek, Wilczek

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Where is the Wiatrek family from?

You can see how Wiatrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiatrek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiatrek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wiatrek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiatrek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wiatrek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiatrek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiatrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiatrek. 63% of Wiatrek men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Wiatrek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiatrek were Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    53%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Wiatrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiatrek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wiatrek. 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 105 military records available for the last name Wiatrek. For the veterans among your Wiatrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiatrek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wiatrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wiatrek in 1967 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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