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Wowak Family History

Wowak 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: Nowak, Wolak, Wowk, Woyak, Kozak, Oak, Kwak, Dolak, Polak, Womack

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Where is the Wowak family from?

You can see how Wowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wowak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wowak families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wowak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wowak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wowak 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 Wowak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wowak. 72% of Wowak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Wowak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Wowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wowak 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wowak. 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 104 military records available for the last name Wowak. For the veterans among your Wowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wowak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wowak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wowak in 1963 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wowak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wowak 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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