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Wodraska Family History

Wodraska 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: Podrasky, Kraska, Andrasko, Moraski, Wodarski, Modrak, Raska

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Where is the Wodraska family from?

You can see how Wodraska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodraska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wodraska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wodraska families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodraska's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wodraska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodraska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wodraska ancestors do for a living?

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

What Wodraska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Wodraska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodraska 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wodraska. 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 118 military records available for the last name Wodraska. For the veterans among your Wodraska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodraska lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wodraska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wodraska in 1955 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wodraska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodraska 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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