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Waddie Family History

Waddie Surname Meaning

see Waldie.

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


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Where is the Waddie family from?

You can see how Waddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waddie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Waddie families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Waddie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waddie families in 1911.
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What did your Waddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waddie. 100% of Waddie men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Waddie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Waddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddie 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Waddie. 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 125 military records available for the last name Waddie. For the veterans among your Waddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddie lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Waddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Waddie in 1982 was 72, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddie 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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