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Vadal Family History

Vadal 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: Vadas, Vidal, Nadal, Vadala, Badal, Vandal, Sada, Rada, Adam, Madan

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Where is the Vadal family from?

You can see how Vadal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vadal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Vadal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vadal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vadal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadal 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 130 census records available for the last name Vadal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadal 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Vadal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Vadal. For the veterans among your Vadal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadal lifespan?

Average Vadal life expectancy in 1991 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadal 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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