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Vodicka Family History

Vodicka Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Vodička): from a diminutive of voda ‘water’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived by water.

It can also serve as a nickname for a teetotaler.

Additionally, it may function as an ironical nickname for an innkeeper.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vodicka family from?

You can see how Vodicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodicka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vodicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vodicka families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vodicka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vodicka families in 1880.
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What did your Vodicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vodicka. 22% of Vodicka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vodicka women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vodicka were Baker and Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%

What Vodicka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vodicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodicka 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Vodicka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 741 military records available for the last name Vodicka. For the veterans among your Vodicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodicka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vodicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vodicka in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodicka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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