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Wodishek Family History

Wodishek 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: Disher, Kozisek, Wisher, Fisher, Risher, Washer, Worsley, Rodich

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Where is the Wodishek family from?

You can see how Wodishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodishek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wodishek family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodishek's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Wodishek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wodishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodishek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wodishek. 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 military records available for the last name Wodishek. For the veterans among your Wodishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodishek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Wodishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wodishek in 1974 was 77, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodishek 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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