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Wodynski Family History

Wodynski 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: Wolinski, Wodarski, Wolanski, Wodzinski, Polanski, Podolski, Wolski

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Where is the Wodynski family from?

You can see how Wodynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wodynski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodynski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wodynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wodynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wodynski. 34% of Wodynski men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Wodynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Wodynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodynski 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wodynski. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wodynski. For the veterans among your Wodynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodynski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wodynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wodynski in 1968 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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