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Wadskow Family History

Wadskow 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: Waskow, Wadlow, Wasko, Wiskow, Waskom, Vasko, Wason, Winslow, Maslow

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Where is the Wadskow family from?

You can see how Wadskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadskow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wadskow families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadskow's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Wadskow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wadskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadskow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wadskow. 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 Wadskow. For the veterans among your Wadskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadskow lifespan?

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