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Waedley Family History

Waedley 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: Wadley, Medley, Wansley, Hadley, Wardle, Yardley, Wheeley, Padley

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Where is the Waedley family from?

You can see how Waedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waedley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waedley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waedley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waedley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waedley 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 13 census records available for the last name Waedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waedley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waedley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waedley. For the veterans among your Waedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waedley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waedley

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