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Wojnowski Family History

Wojnowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wojnowice Wojnowo or Wojnów.

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


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Where is the Wojnowski family from?

You can see how Wojnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Wojnowski families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wojnowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wojnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojnowski 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 Wojnowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojnowski. 43% of Wojnowski men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wojnowski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojnowski were Blacksmith and Tailor.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Molder
    8%
  • Blacksmith
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Power Machine Operator
    17%
  • Pie Baker
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%

What Wojnowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wojnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojnowski 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Wojnowski. 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 368 military records available for the last name Wojnowski. For the veterans among your Wojnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojnowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wojnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wojnowski in 1962 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojnowski 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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