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Wladyka Family History

Wladyka Name 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: Laska, Lada, Wada, Hladik, Lady, Laduke, Sladky, Latka, Wojdyla

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Where is the Wladyka family from?

You can see how Wladyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wladyka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wladyka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wladyka families living in New Jersey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wladyka's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wladyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wladyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wladyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wladyka. 63% of Wladyka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wladyka women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Wladyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wladyka 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Wladyka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Wladyka. For the veterans among your Wladyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wladyka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wladyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wladyka in 1960 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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