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Wykowski Family History

Wykowski 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: Rykowski, Bykowski, Rakowski, Wilkowski, Zukowski, Winkowski

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Where is the Wykowski family from?

You can see how Wykowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wykowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wykowski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wykowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wykowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wykowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wykowski. 34% of Wykowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wykowski women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    34%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Roofer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Wykowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykowski 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Wykowski. 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 152 military records available for the last name Wykowski. For the veterans among your Wykowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykowski lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Wykowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wykowski in 1943 was 52, and 48 in 2003.

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