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Wszolek Family History

Wszolek Surname Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname from a diminutive of wszoł ‘louse’.

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


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Where is the Wszolek family from?

You can see how Wszolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wszolek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wszolek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wszolek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wszolek's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wszolek families in 1920.
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What did your Wszolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wszolek. 33% of Wszolek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wszolek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wszolek were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Punch Press Operator
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Wszolek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Wszolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wszolek 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Wszolek. 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 339 military records available for the last name Wszolek. For the veterans among your Wszolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wszolek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wszolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wszolek in 1953 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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