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Wiancek Family History

Wiancek 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: Wiencek, Wincek, Wiacek, Wince, Wanek, Wacek, Wiatrek, Winter, Winkel

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Where is the Wiancek family from?

You can see how Wiancek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiancek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiancek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiancek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiancek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiancek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiancek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiancek. 100% of Wiancek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiancek women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Wiancek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wiancek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiancek 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wiancek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wiancek. For the veterans among your Wiancek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiancek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Wiancek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wiancek in 1964 was 85, and 85 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiancek 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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