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Womak Family History

Womak 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: Womack, Wolak, Woyak, Womac, Omar, Kozak, Roman, Mak, Oman, Oak

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Where is the Womak family from?

You can see how Womak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Womak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Womak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Womak families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Womak's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Womak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Womak 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 Womak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Womak. 100% of Womak 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%

What Womak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Womak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Womak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Womak. 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 23 military records available for the last name Womak. For the veterans among your Womak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Womak lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Womak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Womak in 1987 was 92, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Womak 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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