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Waskowiak Family History

Waskowiak 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: Jaskowiak, Walkowiak, Satkowiak, Mackowiak, Jankowiak, Jackowiak

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Where is the Waskowiak family from?

You can see how Waskowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskowiak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waskowiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Waskowiak families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Waskowiak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waskowiak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskowiak 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 Waskowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waskowiak. 34% of Waskowiak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Waskowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Waskowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskowiak 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Waskowiak. 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 73 military records available for the last name Waskowiak. For the veterans among your Waskowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskowiak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Waskowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waskowiak in 1964 was 84, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskowiak 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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