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Wachnik Family History

Wachnik 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, Stachnik, Wack, Karnik, Machi, Wachter, Machak, Banik, Wasik

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Where is the Wachnik family from?

You can see how Wachnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wachnik family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachnik's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wachnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wachnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachnik 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wachnik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wachnik. For the veterans among your Wachnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wachnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wachnik in 1964 was 68, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachnik 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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