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Waddis Family History

Waddis 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: Addis, Gaddis, Faddis, Waldie, Dardis, Wallis, Landis, Woodis, Andis

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Where is the Waddis family from?

You can see how Waddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Waddis families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Waddis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waddis 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 80 census records available for the last name Waddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddis 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 immigration records available for the last name Waddis. 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 Waddis. For the veterans among your Waddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Waddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waddis in 1984 was 64, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddis 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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