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Wojtanek Family History

Wojtanek 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: Wojtaszek, Montanez, Fontanez, Wirtanen, Tomanek, Stanek, Wojton

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Where is the Wojtanek family from?

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

What did your Wojtanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Radio Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojtanek. 100% of Wojtanek men worked as a Radio Assembler. .

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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

  • Radio Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wojtanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojtanek 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wojtanek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wojtanek. For the veterans among your Wojtanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojtanek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wojtanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wojtanek in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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