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Wondolowski Family History

Wondolowski 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: Wesolowski, Wnorowski, Sokolowski, Podolski, Ogonowski, Orlowski

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Where is the Wondolowski family from?

You can see how Wondolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wondolowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wondolowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wondolowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wondolowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wondolowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wondolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wondolowski. 54% of Wondolowski men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Wondolowski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wondolowski were Proprietor and Goot Secretary.

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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
    54%
  • Dock Hand
    16%
  • Student
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Goot Secretary
    29%

What Wondolowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Wondolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wondolowski 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Wondolowski. 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 354 military records available for the last name Wondolowski. For the veterans among your Wondolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wondolowski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wondolowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wondolowski in 1955 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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