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Wiatrak Family History

Wiatrak 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: Wiatrek, Barak, Witham, Litwak, Piatek, Sinatra, Witek, Liptrap

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Where is the Wiatrak family from?

You can see how Wiatrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiatrak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wiatrak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wiatrak families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiatrak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiatrak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiatrak 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 Wiatrak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiatrak. 20% of Wiatrak men worked as a Fireman and 34% of Wiatrak women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiatrak were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Fireman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Wiatrak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Wiatrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiatrak 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Wiatrak. 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 144 military records available for the last name Wiatrak. For the veterans among your Wiatrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiatrak lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wiatrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiatrak in 1950 was 19, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiatrak 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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