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Waclawek Family History

Waclawek 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: Waclawski, Wallace, Valasek, Walek, Vaclavik, Wacek, Machacek

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Where is the Waclawek family from?

You can see how Waclawek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waclawek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waclawek family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Waclawek's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Waclawek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waclawek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waclawek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waclawek. 100% of Waclawek 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Waclawek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waclawek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Waclawek. 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 88 military records available for the last name Waclawek. For the veterans among your Waclawek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waclawek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waclawek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Waclawek in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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