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Wojtach Family History

Wojtach 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: Wojack, Wolbach, Wojtas, Vojtech, Roach, Worth, Coach, Womack, Orbach

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Where is the Wojtach family from?

You can see how Wojtach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojtach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wojtach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wojtach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wojtach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojtach 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 Wojtach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojtach. 60% of Wojtach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wojtach women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Finisher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wojtach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Wojtach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojtach 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wojtach. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wojtach. For the veterans among your Wojtach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojtach lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Wojtach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wojtach in 1945 was 26, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojtach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojtach 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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