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Wolczak Family History

Wolczak 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: Olczak, Walczak, Wilczak, Wolak, Sobczak, Wojciak, Wojtczak, Tomczak

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Where is the Wolczak family from?

You can see how Wolczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolczak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolczak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Wolczak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolczak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wolczak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Wolczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolczak 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Wolczak. 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 369 military records available for the last name Wolczak. For the veterans among your Wolczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolczak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolczak in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolczak 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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