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Wadan Family History

Wadan 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: Madan, Wada, Wadman, Adan, Wadas, Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas, Kazan

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Where is the Wadan family from?

You can see how Wadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wadan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Wadan families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wadan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wadan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadan 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 Wadan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wadan. 100% of Wadan men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wadan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wadan. For the veterans among your Wadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadan

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