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Woyak Family History

Woyak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Wojak.

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


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Where is the Woyak family from?

You can see how Woyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woyak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woyak family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyak's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Woyak families in 1891.
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What did your Woyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woyak. 38% of Woyak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woyak women worked as a Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Woyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Woyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyak 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Woyak. 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 164 military records available for the last name Woyak. For the veterans among your Woyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Woyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woyak in 1956 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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