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Wadelli Family History

Wadelli 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: Wadell, Savelli, Walli, Adell, Waddell, Widell, Fanelli, Pacelli

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Where is the Wadelli family from?

You can see how Wadelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadelli family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Wadelli families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadelli's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Wadelli families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wadelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadelli 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wadelli. 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 Wadelli. For the veterans among your Wadelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadelli lifespan?

Average Wadelli life expectancy in 1982 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadelli 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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