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Wawrzy Family History

Wawrzy 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: Watry, Wawro, Lawry, Darby, Carey, Early, Darcy, Hawley, Ward, Warren

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Where is the Wawrzy family from?

You can see how Wawrzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wawrzy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wawrzy family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wawrzy's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wawrzy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Wawrzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wawrzy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wawrzy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wawrzy. For the veterans among your Wawrzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wawrzy lifespan?

Average Wawrzy life expectancy in 1967 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wawrzy 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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