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Wojas Family History

Wojas 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: Rojas, Wojtas, Jonas, Kotas, Riojas, Woods, Wogan, Rodas, Kopas

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Where is the Wojas family from?

You can see how Wojas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wojas family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wojas's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wojas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojas 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 Wojas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojas. 100% of Wojas men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wojas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojas 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Wojas. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wojas. For the veterans among your Wojas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wojas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wojas in 1965 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojas 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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