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Wiktor Family History

Wiktor Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Wiktor (see Victor).

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


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Where is the Wiktor family from?

You can see how Wiktor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiktor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiktor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wiktor families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiktor's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Wiktor families in 1911.
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What did your Wiktor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiktor. 75% of Wiktor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Tailor
    25%

What Wiktor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Wiktor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiktor 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Wiktor. 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 250 military records available for the last name Wiktor. For the veterans among your Wiktor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiktor lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wiktor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wiktor in 1953 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiktor 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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