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Wojtowicz Family History

Wojtowicz Surname Meaning

Polish:: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech).

Patronymic from the status name wójt ‘village headman’ a borrowing of German Vogt.

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


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Where is the Wojtowicz family from?

You can see how Wojtowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojtowicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wojtowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Wojtowicz families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wojtowicz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wojtowicz families in 1920.
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What did your Wojtowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojtowicz. 30% of Wojtowicz men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Wojtowicz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojtowicz were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Packer
    8%
  • Inspector
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wojtowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojtowicz 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wojtowicz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wojtowicz. For the veterans among your Wojtowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojtowicz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wojtowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wojtowicz in 1947 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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