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Wnuk Family History

Wnuk Surname Meaning

Polish: from wnuk ‘grandson’ possibly a name for someone who was brought up by his grandparents after losing his parents.

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


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Where is the Wnuk family from?

You can see how Wnuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wnuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wnuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Wnuk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 94% of all the recorded Wnuk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wnuk families in 1880.
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What did your Wnuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wnuk. 45% of Wnuk men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wnuk women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wnuk were New Worker and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wnuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wnuk 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Wnuk. 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 675 military records available for the last name Wnuk. For the veterans among your Wnuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wnuk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wnuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wnuk in 1960 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wnuk 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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