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Waniak Family History

Waniak Name 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: Janiak, Wozniak, Banik, Wasik, Lanik, Wank, Wanat, Manak, Swanick

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Where is the Waniak family from?

You can see how Waniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waniak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waniak. 60% of Waniak 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Spot Welder
    40%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Waniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waniak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Waniak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Waniak. For the veterans among your Waniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waniak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Waniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waniak in 1972 was 70, and 71 in 1998.

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