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Wadney Family History

Wadney 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: Radney, Adney, Wadley, Vadney, Widney, Waddey, Sidney, Wade, Warner

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Where is the Wadney family from?

You can see how Wadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wadney families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadney's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wadney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadney 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 193 census records available for the last name Wadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wadney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wadney. For the veterans among your Wadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Wadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wadney in 1977 was 77, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadney 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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