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Woytek Family History

Woytek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Czech (Moravian) Vojtek a cognate of 2 below.

Americanized form of Polish Wojtek: from a pet form of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woytek family from?

You can see how Woytek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woytek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Woytek families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Woytek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Woytek families in 1920.
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What did your Woytek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woytek. 58% of Woytek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Woytek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woytek 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Woytek. 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 114 military records available for the last name Woytek. For the veterans among your Woytek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woytek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Woytek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woytek in 1959 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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