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Washkowiak Family History

Washkowiak 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: Jaskowiak, Walkowiak, Wachowiak, Satkowiak, Mackowiak, Wojtkowiak

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Where is the Washkowiak family from?

You can see how Washkowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washkowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Washkowiak families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Washkowiak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Washkowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washkowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washkowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washkowiak. 78% of Washkowiak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Washkowiak women 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
    78%
  • Store Keeper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Washkowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washkowiak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Washkowiak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Washkowiak. For the veterans among your Washkowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washkowiak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Washkowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Washkowiak in 1966 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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