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Wojnar Name Meaning

Polish:: occupational name for a warrior or nickname for an aggressive man from Polish wojna ‘fight’. Polonicized form of German Wagner .

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


Similar surnames: Bodnar, Molnar, Wojtas, Wojno, Bonar, Horner, Honer, Bondar, Boczar

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Where is the Wojnar family from?

You can see how Wojnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Wojnar families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wojnar's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wojnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wojnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wojnar. 29% of Wojnar men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wojnar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wojnar were Weaver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Coal Miner
    9%
  • Weaver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wojnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojnar 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Wojnar. 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 567 military records available for the last name Wojnar. For the veterans among your Wojnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojnar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wojnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wojnar in 1954 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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