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Wachniak Family History

Wachniak 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: Machnik, Wachowiak, Wozniak, Machak, Wachsman, Schnick, Wacha

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Where is the Wachniak family from?

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What did your Wachniak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Wachniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachniak 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wachniak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wachniak. For the veterans among your Wachniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachniak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Wachniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wachniak in 1970 was 75, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachniak 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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