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Waddler Family History

Waddler 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: Wadler, Waddle, Wandler, Saddler, Waller, Sandler, Wander, Adler

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Where is the Waddler family from?

You can see how Waddler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Waddler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Waddler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Waddler families in 1881.
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What did your Waddler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waddler. 60% of Waddler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waddler women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Waddler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Waddler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddler 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waddler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Waddler. For the veterans among your Waddler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Waddler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waddler in 1952 was 39, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddler 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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