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Wasniak Family History

Wasniak 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: Rasnick, Wozniak, Pasciak, Wasik, Lesniak, Waszak, Wassink, Kwasnik

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Where is the Wasniak family from?

You can see how Wasniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wasniak families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wasniak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wasniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasniak 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 134 census records available for the last name Wasniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasniak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wasniak. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wasniak. For the veterans among your Wasniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasniak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wasniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wasniak in 1967 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasniak 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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