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Waurzyniak Family History

Waurzyniak 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: Wawrzyniak, Wozniak, Wawrzynski, Jarzynka, Marciniak, Urbaniak

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Where is the Waurzyniak family from?

You can see how Waurzyniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waurzyniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waurzyniak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Waurzyniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waurzyniak families in 1920.
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What did your Waurzyniak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waurzyniak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Waurzyniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waurzyniak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Waurzyniak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Waurzyniak. For the veterans among your Waurzyniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waurzyniak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Waurzyniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waurzyniak in 1974 was 82, and 69 in 1995.

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