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Wojniak Family History

Wojniak 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: Wozniak, Wojciak, Pozniak, Wojcik, Woznick, Wojnar, Gorniak, Wojick

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Where is the Wojniak family from?

You can see how Wojniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wojniak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wojniak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wojniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojniak 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 Wojniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojniak. 60% of Wojniak men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wojniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Wojniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojniak 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wojniak. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wojniak. For the veterans among your Wojniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojniak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wojniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wojniak in 1968 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojniak 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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