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Wapniewski Family History

Wapniewski 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: Kwasniewski, Sypniewski, Pniewski, Wisniewski, Zaniewski, Kaniewski

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Where is the Wapniewski family from?

You can see how Wapniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wapniewski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wapniewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wapniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wapniewski 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 19 census records available for the last name Wapniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapniewski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wapniewski. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wapniewski. For the veterans among your Wapniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapniewski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Wapniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wapniewski in 1975 was 84, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wapniewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapniewski 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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