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Wiatr Family History

Wiatr Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a speedy person from the word wiatr ‘wind’.

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


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Where is the Wiatr family from?

You can see how Wiatr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiatr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiatr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wiatr families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiatr's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wiatr families in 1891.
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What did your Wiatr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiatr. 40% of Wiatr men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wiatr women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiatr were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Mail Carrier
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Wiatr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Wiatr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiatr 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Wiatr. 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 132 military records available for the last name Wiatr. For the veterans among your Wiatr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiatr lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wiatr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wiatr in 1954 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiatr 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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