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Wajda Family History

Wajda Surname Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): status name from Polish wajda ‘leader (e.g. of gypsies)’ a word of Hungarian origin (see Vajda).

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


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Where is the Wajda family from?

You can see how Wajda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wajda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wajda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wajda family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wajda's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wajda families in 1911.
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What did your Wajda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wajda. 38% of Wajda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wajda women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wajda were Helper and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Weaver
    18%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wajda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wajda 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wajda. 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 812 military records available for the last name Wajda. For the veterans among your Wajda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wajda lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wajda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wajda in 1951 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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