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Wiorek Family History

Wiorek 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: Borek, Work, Wire, Witek, Fiore, Ogorek, Wolek, Wigren, Tworek

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Where is the Wiorek family from?

You can see how Wiorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiorek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiorek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiorek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wiorek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wiorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiorek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wiorek. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wiorek. For the veterans among your Wiorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiorek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wiorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiorek in 1965 was 65, and 95 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiorek 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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