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Wardl Family History

Wardl 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, Wardle, Warda, Warde, Bard, Wall, Hard, Yard, Garde, Carl

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Where is the Wardl family from?

You can see how Wardl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wardl families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Wardl family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardl's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wardl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardl 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 74 census records available for the last name Wardl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardl 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wardl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wardl. For the veterans among your Wardl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardl lifespan?

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