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Wadelski Family History

Wadelski 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: Waleski, Pawelski, Walski, Nadolski, Tafelski, Matelski, Zaleski

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Where is the Wadelski family from?

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

What did your Wadelski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wadelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadelski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wadelski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wadelski. For the veterans among your Wadelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadelski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Wadelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wadelski in 1978 was 88, and 91 in 1985.

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