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Wojtanowicz Family History

Wojtanowicz 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: Wojtowicz, Wojtalewicz, Janowicz, Wojtkiewicz, Romanowicz

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Where is the Wojtanowicz family from?

You can see how Wojtanowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojtanowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wojtanowicz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wojtanowicz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wojtanowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojtanowicz 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 Wojtanowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojtanowicz. 100% of Wojtanowicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Wojtanowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Wojtanowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojtanowicz 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wojtanowicz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wojtanowicz. For the veterans among your Wojtanowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojtanowicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wojtanowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wojtanowicz in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojtanowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojtanowicz 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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