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Wadelton Family History

Wadelton 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: Hazelton, Walton, Welton, Whelton, Adelson, Haselton, Alton, Elton

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Where is the Wadelton family from?

You can see how Wadelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wadelton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadelton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wadelton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wadelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadelton 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Wadelton. 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 129 military records available for the last name Wadelton. For the veterans among your Wadelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadelton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wadelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wadelton in 1965 was 67, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadelton 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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