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Wodarski Family History

Wodarski Surname Meaning

Polish:: possibly a dialect variant of Włodarski (see Wlodarski).

Nickname from Polish wodarz ‘waterman’ with the addition of the suffix -ski.

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


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Where is the Wodarski family from?

You can see how Wodarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodarski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Wodarski families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wodarski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wodarski families in 1920.
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What did your Wodarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wodarski. 49% of Wodarski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wodarski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wodarski were Heater and Housework.

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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
    49%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Heater
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Sells
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Wodarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Wodarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodarski 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Wodarski. 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 295 military records available for the last name Wodarski. For the veterans among your Wodarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodarski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wodarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wodarski in 1961 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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