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Wojnowicz Family History

Wojnowicz 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: Wojtowicz, Janowicz, Borowicz, Zdanowicz, Wojnowski, Kotowicz

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Where is the Wojnowicz family from?

You can see how Wojnowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojnowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wojnowicz family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wojnowicz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wojnowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojnowicz 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 Wojnowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojnowicz. 50% of Wojnowicz 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Wojnowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wojnowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojnowicz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wojnowicz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wojnowicz. For the veterans among your Wojnowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojnowicz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Wojnowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wojnowicz in 1978 was 90, and 44 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojnowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojnowicz 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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