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Wacyra Family History

Wacyra 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: Macera, Pacyna, Waara, Wacha, Wavra, Vacura, Wayda, Sacra, Bara

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Where is the Wacyra family from?

You can see how Wacyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacyra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wacyra family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wacyra's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wacyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacyra 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 Wacyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Puncher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wacyra. 100% of Wacyra men worked as a Puncher.

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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

  • Puncher
    100%

What Wacyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Wacyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacyra 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wacyra. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wacyra. For the veterans among your Wacyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacyra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wacyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wacyra in 1969 was 74, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wacyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacyra 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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