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Wnuk Family History

Wnuk Name Meaning

Polish: from wnuk ‘grandson’ possibly a name for someone who was brought up by his grandparents after losing his parents.

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


Similar surnames: Wnek, Kluk, Wilk, Zuk, Wick, Wenk, Kauk, Work, Kruk, Seck

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Where is the Wnuk family from?

You can see how Wnuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wnuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wnuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wnuk family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wnuk's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wnuk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wnuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wnuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wnuk. 100% of Wnuk men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wnuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wnuk 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Wnuk. 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 675 military records available for the last name Wnuk. For the veterans among your Wnuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wnuk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wnuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wnuk in 1960 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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