The main aim of the article was the reference to current phenomenon connected with gainful emigration on the territory of Wadowice poviat in relation to situation from interwar period in XX century. Territory range and sample selection (province inhabitants) included the strongest and the smallest emigration dependent on its kinds in this period. The research had comparative character. Historical materials contained information about, seasonal trips, seasonal emigration abroad, and overseas emigration in interwar period on this territory constituted the point the way out. With a view to diagnosing discussed phenomenon on researched territory researches with inhabitants by means of interview technique with questionnaire have been conducted.

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