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Waddy Family History

Waddy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wadey perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Wady, a pet form of Wade or in northern England alternatively a shortened form of Waldo.

The name may also be a variant of Wilday.

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


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Where is the Waddy family from?

You can see how Waddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Waddy families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waddy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Waddy families in 1911.
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What did your Waddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waddy. 60% of Waddy men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Waddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waddy. 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 Waddy. For the veterans among your Waddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Waddy in 1952 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddy 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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