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Wlodarski Family History

Wlodarski Surname Meaning

Polish (Włodarski) is a habitational name for someone from Włodary in Opole Voivodeship, named with the Polish term włodarz meaning ‘steward’.

It can also serve as an occupational name for a steward derived from the same Polish word włodarz.

This name is related to the surname Wlodarczyk, which carries a similar meaning and origin.

The name Włodarski incorporates the originally local suffix used in surnames, -ski, which denotes affiliation or belonging.

Overall, Włodarski reflects both geographical and occupational aspects of heritage in Polish naming conventions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wlodarski family from?

You can see how Wlodarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlodarski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wlodarski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Wlodarski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wlodarski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wlodarski families in 1920.
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What did your Wlodarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wlodarski. 55% of Wlodarski men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wlodarski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wlodarski were Shipping Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Fitter
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Sewing
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Wlodarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Wlodarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlodarski 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Wlodarski. 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 287 military records available for the last name Wlodarski. For the veterans among your Wlodarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlodarski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wlodarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wlodarski in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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