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Wasylak Family History

Wasylak 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: Maslak, Waszak, Walla, Pasciak, Haslam, Malak, Wasik, Salak, Westlake

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Where is the Wasylak family from?

You can see how Wasylak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasylak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wasylak families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasylak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wasylak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasylak 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 Wasylak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasylak. 100% of Wasylak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wasylak women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Wasylak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wasylak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasylak 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wasylak. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wasylak. For the veterans among your Wasylak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasylak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wasylak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wasylak in 1951 was 34, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasylak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasylak 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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