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Wadheim Family History

Wadheim 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: Manheim, Hashim, Washer, Wade, Heim, Wadley, Opheim, Rahim, Wertheim

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Where is the Wadheim family from?

You can see how Wadheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadheim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wadheim families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadheim's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wadheim families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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