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Wosniak Family History

Wosniak 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: Wozniak, Pozniak, Lesniak, Woznick, Wojciak, Gorniak, Kosnik, Joswiak

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Where is the Wosniak family from?

You can see how Wosniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosniak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wosniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wosniak families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wosniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wosniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wosniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wosniak. 50% of Wosniak men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wosniak women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Wosniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosniak 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Wosniak. 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 113 military records available for the last name Wosniak. For the veterans among your Wosniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosniak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Wosniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wosniak in 1962 was 68, and 51 in 1983.

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