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Wolak Family History

Wolak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from a short form of a personal name such as Wolimir based on the Slavic element vol ‘to want’

(from Old Slavic voliti Polish woleć).

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


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Where is the Wolak family from?

You can see how Wolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Wolak families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Wolak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolak families in 1920.
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What did your Wolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolak. 25% of Wolak men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Wolak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolak were Farm Laborer and Sales Lady.

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Sales Lady
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolak. 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 929 military records available for the last name Wolak. For the veterans among your Wolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolak lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolak in 1950 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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