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Wawro Family History

Wawro Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Wawrzyniec from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence)

assimilated to the Polish word wawrzyn ‘laurel’.

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


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Where is the Wawro family from?

You can see how Wawro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wawro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wawro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wawro families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wawro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wawro families in 1891.
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What did your Wawro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wawro. 35% of Wawro men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wawro women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wawro were Labor and House Work.

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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
    35%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Riveter
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

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Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Wawro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wawro 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Wawro. 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 181 military records available for the last name Wawro. For the veterans among your Wawro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wawro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wawro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wawro in 1957 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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