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Wapnitsky Family History

Wapnitsky Surname 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: Rudnitsky, Savitsky, Krenitsky, Lapinsky, Levitsky, Lansky, Zaretsky

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Where is the Wapnitsky family from?

You can see how Wapnitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapnitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wapnitsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wapnitsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wapnitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wapnitsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wapnitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wapnitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapnitsky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wapnitsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Wapnitsky. For the veterans among your Wapnitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapnitsky lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Wapnitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wapnitsky in 1987 was 80, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapnitsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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