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Wiezorek Family History

Wiezorek 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, Wiencek, Wilmore, Wigmore, Gregorek, Wesolek, Wszolek

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Where is the Wiezorek family from?

You can see how Wiezorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiezorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wiezorek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wiezorek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiezorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiezorek 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 Wiezorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiezorek. 34% of Wiezorek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wiezorek women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiezorek were Kitchen Helper and Packer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Kitchen Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Wiezorek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Wiezorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiezorek 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wiezorek. 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 230 military records available for the last name Wiezorek. For the veterans among your Wiezorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiezorek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wiezorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiezorek in 1965 was 71, and 65 in 2003.

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