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Wojdan Family History

Wojdan 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: Bogdan, Jordan, Wogan, Worden, Wollan, Woodman, Lordan, Wolan, Woida

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Where is the Wojdan family from?

You can see how Wojdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wojdan families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wojdan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wojdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojdan 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 Wojdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojdan. 100% of Wojdan 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 117 census records available for the last name Wojdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojdan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Wojdan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wojdan. For the veterans among your Wojdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojdan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wojdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wojdan in 1944 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojdan 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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