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Wojkowski Family History

Wojkowski 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: Wojtkowski, Wojnowski, Borkowski, Wilkowski, Winkowski, Kotkowski

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Where is the Wojkowski family from?

You can see how Wojkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wojkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wojkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wojkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojkowski 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 Wojkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojkowski. 67% of Wojkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wojkowski women worked as a Packer.

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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
    67%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Wojkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Wojkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojkowski 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wojkowski. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wojkowski. For the veterans among your Wojkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wojkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wojkowski in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojkowski 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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