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Wladyslaw Family History

Wladyslaw Surname 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: Stanislaw, Laidlaw, Wadlow, Blackshaw, Bradshaw, Wojdyla, Wardlaw

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Where is the Wladyslaw family from?

You can see how Wladyslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wladyslaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wladyslaw families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wladyslaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wladyslaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wladyslaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wladyslaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wladyslaw. 50% of Wladyslaw men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Molder
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Wladyslaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Wladyslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wladyslaw 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Wladyslaw. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wladyslaw. For the veterans among your Wladyslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wladyslaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Wladyslaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wladyslaw in 1968 was 39, and 32 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wladyslaw 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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