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Wierzbicki Family History

Wierzbicki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Poland called Wierzbica or Wierzbice named with wierzba ‘willow’.

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


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Where is the Wierzbicki family from?

You can see how Wierzbicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierzbicki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierzbicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wierzbicki families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wierzbicki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wierzbicki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierzbicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wierzbicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wierzbicki. 35% of Wierzbicki men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wierzbicki women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wierzbicki were Baker and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wierzbicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierzbicki 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wierzbicki. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wierzbicki. For the veterans among your Wierzbicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierzbicki lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wierzbicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wierzbicki in 1948 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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