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Waddall Family History

Waddall 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: Waddell, Waddill, Caddell, Sandall, Siddall, Woodall, Wadell, Hadsall

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Where is the Waddall family from?

You can see how Waddall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waddall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Waddall families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Waddall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waddall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Waddall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddall 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Waddall. 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 23 military records available for the last name Waddall. For the veterans among your Waddall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddall lifespan?

Average Waddall life expectancy in 1976 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddall 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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