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Wadeton Family History

Wadeton 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: Walton, Watton, Walston, Warton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton

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Where is the Wadeton family from?

You can see how Wadeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadeton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wadeton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wadeton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadeton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wadeton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wadeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadeton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wadeton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wadeton. For the veterans among your Wadeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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