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Wolniak Family History

Wolniak 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: Wozniak, Pozniak, Rolnick, Wolak, Woznick, Wojciak, Gorniak, Poliak

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Where is the Wolniak family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolniak. 100% of Wolniak 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 Wolniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Wolniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolniak 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wolniak. 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 127 military records available for the last name Wolniak. For the veterans among your Wolniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolniak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wolniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wolniak in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolniak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolniak 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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