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Wozneak Family History

Wozneak 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, Woznick, Wozney, Kozak, Rozek, Wozny, Bozek, Rozak

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Where is the Wozneak family from?

You can see how Wozneak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wozneak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wozneak family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wozneak's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Wozneak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wozneak 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 Wozneak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wozneak. 25% of Wozneak 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farming
    13%

What Wozneak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Wozneak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wozneak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wozneak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wozneak. For the veterans among your Wozneak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wozneak lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Wozneak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wozneak in 1995 was 86, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wozneak 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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