This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wadinger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wadinger Family History

Wadinger 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: Waldinger, Wasinger, Kadinger, Waninger, Salinger, Basinger, Avinger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wadinger family from?

You can see how Wadinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wadinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wadinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wadinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wadinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wadinger

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Wadinger. 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.

View all Wadinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Wadinger. For the veterans among your Wadinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wadinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wadinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Wadinger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Wadinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wadinger in 1981 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadinger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wadinger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial