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Wojewoda Family History

Wojewoda Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname or status name from Polish wojewoda ‘voivode’ title of a provincial administrator or governor.

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


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Where is the Wojewoda family from?

You can see how Wojewoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojewoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wojewoda families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wojewoda's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wojewoda families in 1920.
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What did your Wojewoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojewoda. 64% of Wojewoda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wojewoda women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojewoda were Repair Man and Cigar Maker.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Repair Man
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Wojewoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Wojewoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojewoda 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Wojewoda. 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 133 military records available for the last name Wojewoda. For the veterans among your Wojewoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojewoda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wojewoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wojewoda in 1962 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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