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Wasdale Family History

Wasdale 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: Wardle, Casale, Ragsdale, Pascale, Wadle, Waddle, Twisdale, Teasdale

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Where is the Wasdale family from?

You can see how Wasdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wasdale family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasdale's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wasdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasdale 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 140 census records available for the last name Wasdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasdale 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wasdale. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wasdale. For the veterans among your Wasdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasdale lifespan?

Average Wasdale life expectancy in 1971 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasdale 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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