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Waddelow Family History

Waddelow Surname Meaning

see Wadlow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waddelow family from?

You can see how Waddelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waddelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Waddelow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddelow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waddelow families in 1911.
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What did your Waddelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waddelow. 50% of Waddelow men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Waddelow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waddelow were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waddelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddelow 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Waddelow. 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 131 military records available for the last name Waddelow. For the veterans among your Waddelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddelow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Waddelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waddelow in 1966 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

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