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Wachnowski Family History

Wachnowski Surname 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: Wachowski, Machowski, Lachowski, Tarnowski, Stachowski, Malinowski

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Where is the Wachnowski family from?

You can see how Wachnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wachnowski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wachnowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wachnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachnowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wachnowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wachnowski. 100% of Wachnowski women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Wachnowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wachnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachnowski 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wachnowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wachnowski. For the veterans among your Wachnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachnowski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Wachnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wachnowski in 1973 was 85, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachnowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachnowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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