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Wolkiewicz Family History

Wolkiewicz 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: Tomkiewicz, Waskiewicz, Malkiewicz, Wojtkiewicz, Waszkiewicz

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Where is the Wolkiewicz family from?

You can see how Wolkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolkiewicz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wolkiewicz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolkiewicz 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 Wolkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolkiewicz. 34% of Wolkiewicz men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Wolkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Wolkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkiewicz 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Wolkiewicz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wolkiewicz. For the veterans among your Wolkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolkiewicz in 1964 was 46, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkiewicz 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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