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Voytek Family History

Voytek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Czech (Moravian) Vojtek.

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


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Where is the Voytek family from?

You can see how Voytek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voytek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Voytek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Voytek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Voytek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Voytek families in 1911.
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What did your Voytek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voytek. 40% of Voytek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Voytek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voytek were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Tool Maker
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Voytek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Voytek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voytek 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Voytek. 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 481 military records available for the last name Voytek. For the veterans among your Voytek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voytek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Voytek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Voytek in 1961 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voytek 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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