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Weslowski Family History

Weslowski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Wesołowski (see Wesolowski).

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


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Where is the Weslowski family from?

You can see how Weslowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weslowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Weslowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weslowski family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weslowski's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weslowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weslowski 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 Weslowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weslowski. 62% of Weslowski men worked as a Laborer and 70% of Weslowski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weslowski were Shipper and 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
    62%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Shipper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    70%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Weslowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weslowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weslowski 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Weslowski. 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 197 military records available for the last name Weslowski. For the veterans among your Weslowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weslowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weslowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weslowski in 1965 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weslowski 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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