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Wadeley Family History

Wadeley Surname Meaning

see Wadley.

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


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Where is the Wadeley family from?

You can see how Wadeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Wadeley families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wadeley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wadeley families in 1911.
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What did your Wadeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wadeley. 100% of Wadeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wadeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadeley 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wadeley. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wadeley. For the veterans among your Wadeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadeley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Wadeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wadeley in 1968 was 60, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadeley 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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