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Waszak Family History

Waszak Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal names Wasyl (see Basil) or Iwan a vernacular derivative of Latin Johannes (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waszak family from?

You can see how Waszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waszak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waszak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Waszak families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Waszak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waszak families in 1920.
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What did your Waszak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waszak. 52% of Waszak men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Waszak women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waszak were Handyman and Helper.

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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
    52%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Handyman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Helper
    17%

What Waszak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waszak 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Waszak. 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 664 military records available for the last name Waszak. For the veterans among your Waszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waszak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waszak in 1957 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waszak 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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