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Waderson Family History

Waderson 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: Waterson, Anderson, Enderson, Akerson, Adelson, Balderson, Watterson

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Where is the Waderson family from?

You can see how Waderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waderson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Waderson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Waderson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Waderson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waderson 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 51 census records available for the last name Waderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waderson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Waderson. 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 Waderson. For the veterans among your Waderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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