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Wodarz Family History

Wodarz 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: Bodart, Solarz, Sodaro, Tokarz, Todaro, Godard, Godar, Dodaro

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Where is the Wodarz family from?

You can see how Wodarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wodarz families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wodarz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wodarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodarz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wodarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wodarz. 60% of Wodarz 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Wodarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Wodarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodarz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wodarz. 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 285 military records available for the last name Wodarz. For the veterans among your Wodarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodarz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wodarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wodarz in 1970 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodarz 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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