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Wnek Name Meaning

Polish (Wnęk): from Old Polish wnęk ‘grandson’ (see Wnuk ).

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


Similar surnames: Wnuk, Panek, Knee, Wack, New, Wien, Wark, Janek, Meek, Wacek

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Where is the Wnek family from?

You can see how Wnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wnek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wnek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Wnek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wnek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wnek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wnek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wnek. 34% of Wnek men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Wnek women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wnek were Shipper and S M 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Shipper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Maid
    9%
  • S M Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wnek 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Wnek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 723 military records available for the last name Wnek. For the veterans among your Wnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wnek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wnek in 1959 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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