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Wocknitz Family History

Wocknitz 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: Wellnitz, Wollitz, Duckwitz, Bonitz, Schnitz, Cockett, Kritz, Wozniak

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Where is the Wocknitz family from?

You can see how Wocknitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wocknitz family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Wocknitz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wocknitz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wocknitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wocknitz 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 Wocknitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wocknitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Wocknitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wocknitz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wocknitz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wocknitz. For the veterans among your Wocknitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wocknitz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Wocknitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wocknitz in 1980 was 84, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wocknitz 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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