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Weglarz Family History

Weglarz Surname Meaning

Polish (Węglarz): occupational name from węglarz ‘coal merchant’.

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


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Where is the Weglarz family from?

You can see how Weglarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weglarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Weglarz families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Weglarz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weglarz families in 1920.
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What did your Weglarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weglarz. 24% of Weglarz men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Weglarz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weglarz were Machinist and Forelady.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Forelady
    12%

What Weglarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Weglarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weglarz 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Weglarz. 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 460 military records available for the last name Weglarz. For the veterans among your Weglarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weglarz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weglarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weglarz in 1959 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weglarz 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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