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Wado Family History

Wado 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: Wade, Wada, Rado, Waldo, Bado, Dado, Pado, Wang, Bao, Wall

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Where is the Wado family from?

You can see how Wado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wado family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wado families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Wado families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wado's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wado families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Produce Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wado. 67% of Wado men worked as a Produce Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Produce Salesman
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

What Wado family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Wado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wado 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wado. 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 120 military records available for the last name Wado. For the veterans among your Wado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wado lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Wado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wado in 1970 was 83, and 83 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wado

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wado 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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