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Waddella Family History

Waddella 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: Waddell, Caddell, Sardella, Wadell, Gardella, Cardella, Mandella

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Where is the Waddella family from?

You can see how Waddella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waddella families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Waddella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waddella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waddella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Waddella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddella 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waddella. 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 Waddella. For the veterans among your Waddella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddella lifespan?

Average Waddella life expectancy in 1978 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddella 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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