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Wozniewski Family History

Wozniewski 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: Wisniewski, Kwasniewski, Sypniewski, Lesniewski, Pniewski, Wisniowski

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Where is the Wozniewski family from?

You can see how Wozniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wozniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wozniewski families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wozniewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wozniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wozniewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wozniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wozniewski. 50% of Wozniewski men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Wozniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Wozniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wozniewski 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wozniewski. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wozniewski. For the veterans among your Wozniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wozniewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Wozniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wozniewski in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 1998.

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