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Wojak Family History

Wojak Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech). Compare Wojack and Woyak.

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


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Where is the Wojak family from?

You can see how Wojak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Wojak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wojak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wojak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojak 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 Wojak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojak. 32% of Wojak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wojak women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojak were Baker and Trimmer.

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Trimmer
    34%

What Wojak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Wojak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojak 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Wojak. 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 Wojak. For the veterans among your Wojak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wojak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wojak in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojak 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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