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Wojciech Family History

Wojciech 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: Wiech, Wojcik, Wojciak, Wojcicki, Wodrich, Sobiech, Wojick, Vojtech

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Where is the Wojciech family from?

You can see how Wojciech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojciech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wojciech families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wojciech's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wojciech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojciech 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 Wojciech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojciech. 64% of Wojciech men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wojciech women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojciech were New Worker and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Wojciech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Wojciech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojciech 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Wojciech. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wojciech. For the veterans among your Wojciech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojciech lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wojciech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wojciech in 1969 was 51, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojciech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojciech 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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