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Wojtas Family History

Wojtas Surname Meaning

Polish (also Wojtaś): from a pet form of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech). Compare Woitas.

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


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Where is the Wojtas family from?

You can see how Wojtas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojtas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Wojtas families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wojtas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wojtas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojtas 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 Wojtas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojtas. 30% of Wojtas men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Wojtas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojtas were Miner and Pie Wrapper.

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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
    30%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Pie Wrapper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wojtas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojtas 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Wojtas. 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 556 military records available for the last name Wojtas. For the veterans among your Wojtas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojtas lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wojtas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wojtas in 1949 was 35, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojtas 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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