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Wiacek Family History

Wiacek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a variant of the personal name Więcek (see Wiencek).

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


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Where is the Wiacek family from?

You can see how Wiacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiacek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wiacek families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wiacek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiacek families in 1920.
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What did your Wiacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiacek. 23% of Wiacek men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Wiacek women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wiacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Wiacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiacek 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Wiacek. 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 233 military records available for the last name Wiacek. For the veterans among your Wiacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiacek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wiacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wiacek in 1953 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiacek 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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