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Waddelon Family History

Waddelon 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, Waddel, Hadden, Warden, Calderon, Taddeo, Caddell, Haddon

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Where is the Waddelon family from?

You can see how Waddelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddelon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waddelon family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddelon's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Waddelon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waddelon 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 Waddelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddelon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waddelon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waddelon. For the veterans among your Waddelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddelon lifespan?

Average Waddelon life expectancy in 1980 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddelon 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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