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Woynar Family History

Woynar 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: Wojnar, Bonar, Poyner, Bodnar, Molnar, Boyar, Cwynar, Coyner, Woyak

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Where is the Woynar family from?

You can see how Woynar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woynar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woynar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Woynar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Woynar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woynar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woynar 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 Woynar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woynar. 15% of Woynar men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Woynar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woynar were Caretaker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Caretaker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Woynar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Woynar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woynar 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Woynar. 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 96 military records available for the last name Woynar. For the veterans among your Woynar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woynar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woynar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woynar in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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