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Waddey Family History

Waddey Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Waldie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waddey family from?

You can see how Waddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waddey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Waddey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waddey families in 1911.
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What did your Waddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waddey. 30% of Waddey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Waddey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waddey were Bell Boy and Beautician.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Bell Boy
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Beautician
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddey 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Waddey. 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 281 military records available for the last name Waddey. For the veterans among your Waddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Waddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waddey in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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