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Wachowiak Family History

Wachowiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wach.

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


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Where is the Wachowiak family from?

You can see how Wachowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Wachowiak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wachowiak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wachowiak families in 1920.
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What did your Wachowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachowiak. 39% of Wachowiak men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Wachowiak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachowiak were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Tailor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Wachowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wachowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachowiak 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Wachowiak. 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 795 military records available for the last name Wachowiak. For the veterans among your Wachowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachowiak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wachowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wachowiak in 1953 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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