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Wardelow Family History

Wardelow 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: Wardlow, Wadlow, Wardlaw, Wardell, Barlow, Warden, Harlow, Cardell

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Where is the Wardelow family from?

You can see how Wardelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardelow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardelow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wardelow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardelow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wardelow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Wardelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardelow 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 Wardelow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wardelow. For the veterans among your Wardelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardelow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Wardelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wardelow in 1962 was 40, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardelow 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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