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Wadall Family History

Wadall 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: Wadell, Wall, Wada, Sandall, Adell, Dall, Waddell, Woodall, Madill

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Where is the Wadall family from?

You can see how Wadall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wadall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wadall families living in North Carolina. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wadall's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wadall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wadall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wadall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wadall. For the veterans among your Wadall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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