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Wardrop Family History

Wardrop Name Meaning

Scottish and English (of Norman origin): metonymic occupational name for an official of the wardrobe in medieval usage the department of a royal or noble household responsible for clothing armor bedding and other personal items (i.e. for someone who was in charge of the garments worn by a feudal lord and his household) from Norman French warderobe central French garderobe (warder garder ‘to watch over guard’ + robe ‘garment’).

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

Similar surnames: Warren, Vardaro, Ward, Pardon, Wardrip, Waldrop, Cardo, Wardman

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Where is the Wardrop family from?

You can see how Wardrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardrop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardrop families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 14 Wardrop families living in Manitoba. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wardrop's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wardrop families in 1911.

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What did your Wardrop ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
46%
Laborer
17%
Labourer
13%
Student
9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Income
100%

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Census Records
There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Wardrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardrop 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wardrop. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wardrop. For the veterans among your Wardrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Wardrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardrop 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wardrop. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wardrop. For the veterans among your Wardrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardrop lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wardrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wardrop in 1950 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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