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Padakowski Family History

Padakowski 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: Polakowski, Paradowski, Paczkowski, Pankowski, Palkowski, Oldakowski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padakowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Padakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padakowski 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 Padakowski. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Padakowski. For the veterans among your Padakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padakowski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Padakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Padakowski in 1973 was 57, and 83 in 1997.

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