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Wardeman Family History

Wardeman 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: Wurdeman, Hardeman, Vardeman, Wardman, Hardman, Waldman, Warman

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Where is the Wardeman family from?

You can see how Wardeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wardeman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wardeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardeman 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 144 census records available for the last name Wardeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardeman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wardeman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wardeman. For the veterans among your Wardeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardeman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Wardeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wardeman in 1987 was 84, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardeman 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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