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Wadovsky Family History

Wadovsky 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: Makovsky, Hajovsky, Sadowsky, Janovsky, Sadosky, Pavlovsky, Sadowski

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Where is the Wadovsky family from?

You can see how Wadovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wadovsky families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wadovsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wadovsky families in 1920.
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What did your Wadovsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wadovsky 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 Wadovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadovsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wadovsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wadovsky. For the veterans among your Wadovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadovsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Wadovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wadovsky in 1976 was 74, and 66 in 2002.

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