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Wodak Family History

Wodak 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: Hodak, Wolak, Bodak, Rodak, Woyak, Kozak, Boda, Oda, Toda, Oak

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Where is the Wodak family from?

You can see how Wodak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wodak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wodak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wodak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wodak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wodak. 100% of Wodak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wodak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Wodak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodak 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wodak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Wodak. For the veterans among your Wodak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Wodak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wodak in 1971 was 68, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wodak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodak 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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