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Waddelton Family History

Waddelton 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: Alderton, Hazelton, Waddington, Walton, Waddell, Welton, Anderton

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Where is the Waddelton family from?

You can see how Waddelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waddelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Waddelton families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddelton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Waddelton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Waddelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddelton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waddelton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waddelton. For the veterans among your Waddelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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