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Wujek Family History

Wujek Surname Meaning

Polish: relationship name from a diminutive of wuj ‘uncle’ specifically ‘mother's brother’.

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


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Where is the Wujek family from?

You can see how Wujek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wujek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wujek families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wujek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wujek families in 1920.
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What did your Wujek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wujek. 50% of Wujek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wujek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wujek were Cutter and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Meat Cutter
    17%
  • Cutter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Wujek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Wujek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wujek 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wujek. 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 217 military records available for the last name Wujek. For the veterans among your Wujek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wujek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wujek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wujek in 1963 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wujek 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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