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Waddele Family History

Waddele 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: Waddell, Waddle, Waddel, Weddle, Wardle, Caddell, Wadell, Wadle

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Where is the Waddele family from?

You can see how Waddele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waddele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Waddele families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddele's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waddele families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Waddele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddele 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Waddele. 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 9 military records available for the last name Waddele. For the veterans among your Waddele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddele lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddele 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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