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Sadowska Family History

Sadowska 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: Sadowski, Sadowsky, Sadlowski, Sakowski, Badowski, Sadosky, Sadoski

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Where is the Sadowska family from?

You can see how Sadowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadowska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sadowska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sadowska families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sadowska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sadowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadowska 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 Sadowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sadowska. 60% of Sadowska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sadowska women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sadowska were Farmer and Housework.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sadowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Sadowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadowska 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sadowska. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sadowska. For the veterans among your Sadowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadowska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sadowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sadowska in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadowska 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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