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Wodniak Family History

Wodniak 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: Wozniak, Pozniak, Woznick, Wojciak, Gorniak, Gornik, Winnick, Hornik

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Where is the Wodniak family from?

You can see how Wodniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wodniak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wodniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wodniak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wodniak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wodniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodniak 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wodniak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wodniak. For the veterans among your Wodniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodniak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Wodniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wodniak in 1974 was 86, and 72 in 1990.

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