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Wojciak Family History

Wojciak Surname Meaning

Polish:: patronymic from the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech).

Patronymic from the status name wójt ‘village headman’ (see Wojcik).

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


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Where is the Wojciak family from?

You can see how Wojciak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojciak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wojciak families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wojciak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wojciak families in 1920.
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What did your Wojciak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojciak. 32% of Wojciak men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wojciak women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojciak were Salesman 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
    32%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Wojciak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wojciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojciak 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Wojciak. 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 455 military records available for the last name Wojciak. For the veterans among your Wojciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojciak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wojciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wojciak in 1961 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojciak 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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