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Wapinski Family History

Wapinski 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: Lapinski, Gapinski, Walinski, Kaminski, Babinski, Kalinski, Lipinski

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Where is the Wapinski family from?

You can see how Wapinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wapinski families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wapinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wapinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wapinski 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 Wapinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wapinski. 100% of Wapinski 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 Wapinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Wapinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapinski 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Wapinski. 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 Wapinski. For the veterans among your Wapinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapinski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wapinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wapinski in 1960 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wapinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapinski 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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