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Wadlaw Family History

Wadlaw 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: Wadlow, Wardlaw, Wada, Walla, Wadley, Wadman, Walas, Laidlaw, Wadler

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Where is the Wadlaw family from?

You can see how Wadlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadlaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadlaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wadlaw families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wadlaw's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wadlaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadlaw 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 166 census records available for the last name Wadlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadlaw 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wadlaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wadlaw. For the veterans among your Wadlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadlaw lifespan?

Average Wadlaw life expectancy in 2002 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadlaw 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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