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Wotnoski Family History

Wotnoski 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: Wojnowski, Wisnoski, Sosnoski, Wolski, Wolinski, Potocki, Sosnowski

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Where is the Wotnoski family from?

You can see how Wotnoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotnoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wotnoski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wotnoski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wotnoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wotnoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wotnoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Wotnoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotnoski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wotnoski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wotnoski. For the veterans among your Wotnoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotnoski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Wotnoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wotnoski in 1965 was 63, and 87 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotnoski 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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