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Wadwick Family History

Wadwick 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: Warwick, Chadwick, Hardwick, Barwick, Ludwick, Harwick, Warlick

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Where is the Wadwick family from?

You can see how Wadwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadwick families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wadwick family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadwick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wadwick families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wadwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadwick 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 Wadwick. 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 Wadwick. For the veterans among your Wadwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadwick lifespan?

Average Wadwick life expectancy in 1982 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadwick 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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