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Wactowski Family History

Wactowski 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, Waclawski, Cackowski, Mackowski, Witowski, Walkowski

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What did your Wactowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wactowski. 100% of Wactowski women worked as an Inspector.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Wactowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wactowski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wactowski. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wactowski. For the veterans among your Wactowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wactowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Wactowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wactowski in 1974 was 60, and 93 in 2002.

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