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Woznak Family History

Woznak 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: Wozniak, Kozak, Pozniak, Wozny, Rozak, Jonak, Hornak, Wolak, Woznick

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Where is the Woznak family from?

You can see how Woznak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woznak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woznak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Woznak family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Woznak's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woznak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woznak 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 Woznak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woznak. 54% of Woznak men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Woznak women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woznak were Farm Labor and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    40%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Woznak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Woznak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woznak 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Woznak. 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 95 military records available for the last name Woznak. For the veterans among your Woznak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woznak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Woznak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Woznak in 1962 was 39, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woznak 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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