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Sadowski Family History

Sadowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called with Polish sad ‘orchard’ for example Sadowa in northeastern Poland.

This surname is also established in Germany.

Compare Sadoski, Sadowsky, Sadusky, and Sandusky.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sadowski family from?

You can see how Sadowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sadowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sadowski families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sadowski's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sadowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadowski 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 Sadowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sadowski. 100% of Sadowski men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Sadowski women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sadowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sadowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadowski 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sadowski. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Sadowski. For the veterans among your Sadowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadowski lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sadowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sadowski in 1943 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sadowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadowski 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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