This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wadamen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wadamen Family History

Wadamen 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: Wadman, Adamek, Adame, Adames, Adamec, Wagaman, Adam, Madan, Waldman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wadamen family from?

You can see how Wadamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadamen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wadamen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadamen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wadamen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadamen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wadamen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wadamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadamen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wadamen

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wadamen. 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.

View all Wadamen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wadamen. For the veterans among your Wadamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wadamen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wadamen family history

Discover More

What is the average Wadamen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadamen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadamen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wadamen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial