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Wadstein Family History

Wadstein 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: Waldstein, Gladstein, Wildstein, Stein, Austin, Kasten, Holstein

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Where is the Wadstein family from?

You can see how Wadstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadstein families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Wadstein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadstein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wadstein families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wadstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadstein 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wadstein. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wadstein. For the veterans among your Wadstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadstein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wadstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wadstein in 1970 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadstein 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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