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Wachnowsky Family History

Wachnowsky 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, Janowsky, Tarnowski, Stachowski

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Where is the Wachnowsky family from?

You can see how Wachnowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachnowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wachnowsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wachnowsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wachnowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachnowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Wachnowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachnowsky 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wachnowsky. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wachnowsky. For the veterans among your Wachnowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachnowsky lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Wachnowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wachnowsky in 1988 was 93, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachnowsky 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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