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Wierciak Family History

Wierciak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wernick, Wierman, Wiencek, Ciarcia, Wiercinski, Swierczek, Wojciak

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Where is the Wierciak family from?

You can see how Wierciak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierciak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wierciak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wierciak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wierciak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierciak 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 Wierciak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Piston Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wierciak. 100% of Wierciak women worked as a Piston Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Piston Inspector
    100%

What Wierciak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Wierciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierciak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wierciak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wierciak. For the veterans among your Wierciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierciak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wierciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wierciak in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wierciak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierciak 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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