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Wadrow Family History

Wadrow 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: Wadlow, Barrow, Carrow, Arrow, Harrow, Woodrow, Yarrow, Waldron

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Where is the Wadrow family from?

You can see how Wadrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadrow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wadrow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Wadrow families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadrow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wadrow families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Wadrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadrow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wadrow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wadrow. For the veterans among your Wadrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadrow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Wadrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wadrow in 1980 was 77, and 85 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadrow 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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