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Waclaw Family History

Waclaw 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: Walla, Walas, Wadlow, Wardlaw, Wacha, Warsaw, Wachal, Fallaw, Wallar

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Where is the Waclaw family from?

You can see how Waclaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waclaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waclaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Waclaw families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waclaw's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Waclaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waclaw 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 Waclaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waclaw. 75% of Waclaw 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
    75%
  • Driver
    13%
  • Charger
    13%

What Waclaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Waclaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waclaw 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Waclaw. 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 135 military records available for the last name Waclaw. For the veterans among your Waclaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waclaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waclaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Waclaw in 1962 was 46, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waclaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waclaw 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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