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Waddin Family History

Waddin 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: Wadding, Maddin, Wasdin, Hadden, Warden, Landin, Haddon, Weldin

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Where is the Waddin family from?

You can see how Waddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waddin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Waddin families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Waddin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Waddin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Waddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Waddin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Waddin. For the veterans among your Waddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddin lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Waddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waddin in 1993 was 60, and 39 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddin 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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