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Wadosky Family History

Wadosky 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: Sadosky, Sadowsky, Makosky, Janosky, Sadusky, Sadoski, Barsky, Lansky

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Where is the Wadosky family from?

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

What did your Wadosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wadosky. 50% of Wadosky men worked as a Miner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Wadosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Wadosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadosky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wadosky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wadosky. For the veterans among your Wadosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wadosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wadosky in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadosky 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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