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Wachewicz Family History

Wachewicz 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: Wachowicz, Lachowicz, Waskiewicz, Mackiewicz, Jackiewicz, Stachowicz

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Where is the Wachewicz family from?

You can see how Wachewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wachewicz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wachewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wachewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachewicz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wachewicz. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wachewicz. For the veterans among your Wachewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachewicz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Wachewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wachewicz in 1948 was 56, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachewicz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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