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Wodek Family History

Wodek 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: Wolek, Godek, Bodek, Rode, Boden, Rodes, Roder, Oder, Wade, Bobek

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Where is the Wodek family from?

You can see how Wodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wodek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wodek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wodek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Wodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wodek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wodek. For the veterans among your Wodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wodek in 1964 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodek 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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