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Wardd Family History

Wardd 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: Ward, Warda, Warde, Bard, Hard, Yard, Garde, Wade, Wand, Carda

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Where is the Wardd family from?

You can see how Wardd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wardd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wardd family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardd's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wardd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardd 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 60 census records available for the last name Wardd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardd 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wardd. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wardd. For the veterans among your Wardd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardd lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Wardd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wardd in 1976 was 68, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardd 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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