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Wapniak Family History

Wapniak 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: Wozniak, Papciak, Janiak, Warnick, Waynick, Karnik, Lipnick, Warwick

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Where is the Wapniak family from?

You can see how Wapniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wapniak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wapniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wapniak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wapniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapniak 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wapniak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wapniak. For the veterans among your Wapniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapniak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Wapniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wapniak in 1970 was 83, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapniak 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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