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Wazny Family History

Wazny Surname Meaning

Polish (Ważny): nickname for a self-important man from ważny ‘important’.

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


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Where is the Wazny family from?

You can see how Wazny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wazny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wazny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wazny families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wazny's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wazny families in 1911.
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What did your Wazny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wazny. 91% of Wazny men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wazny women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    91%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wazny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wazny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wazny 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Wazny. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wazny. For the veterans among your Wazny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wazny lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wazny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wazny in 1954 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wazny 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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