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Wadecki Family History

Wadecki 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: Radecki, Galecki, Waldeck, Waleski, Lasecki, Marecki, Kawecki

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Where is the Wadecki family from?

You can see how Wadecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadecki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wadecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wadecki family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wadecki's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wadecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadecki 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 48 census records available for the last name Wadecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadecki 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 Wadecki. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wadecki. For the veterans among your Wadecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadecki lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wadecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wadecki in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadecki 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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