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Wieczerzak Family History

Wieczerzak 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: Wieczorek, Mizerak, Pietrzak, Owczarzak, Wilczek, Wilczak, Balcerzak

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Where is the Wieczerzak family from?

You can see how Wieczerzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieczerzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wieczerzak families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wieczerzak's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wieczerzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieczerzak 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 Wieczerzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieczerzak. 36% of Wieczerzak men worked as a Helper and 34% of Wieczerzak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieczerzak were Baker and Operator.

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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

  • Helper
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Wieczerzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Wieczerzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieczerzak 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Wieczerzak. 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 193 military records available for the last name Wieczerzak. For the veterans among your Wieczerzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieczerzak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wieczerzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wieczerzak in 1966 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieczerzak 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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