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Wadgett Family History

Wadgett 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: Badgett, Padgett, Waggett, Hargett, Targett, Midgett, Edgett, Wallett

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Where is the Wadgett family from?

You can see how Wadgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadgett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wadgett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Wadgett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadgett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wadgett families in 1911.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Wadgett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadgett 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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