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Wodzinski Family History

Wodzinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Wodziński): habitational name for someone from Wodzin in Łódź Voivodeship named with Polish woda ‘water.’.

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


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Where is the Wodzinski family from?

You can see how Wodzinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodzinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wodzinski families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wodzinski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wodzinski families in 1920.
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What did your Wodzinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wodzinski. 34% of Wodzinski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wodzinski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wodzinski were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Coal Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Wodzinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodzinski 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Wodzinski. 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 214 military records available for the last name Wodzinski. For the veterans among your Wodzinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodzinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wodzinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wodzinski in 1962 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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