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Wojtak Family History

Wojtak 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: Wojtas, Wojcik, Fojtik, Wolak, Wojnar, Wojciak, Wojton, Woyak, Wojack

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Where is the Wojtak family from?

You can see how Wojtak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojtak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wojtak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wojtak's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wojtak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojtak 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 Wojtak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Wojtak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Wojtak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojtak 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Wojtak. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wojtak. For the veterans among your Wojtak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojtak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wojtak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wojtak in 1966 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojtak 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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