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Wads Family History

Wads 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: Wass, Wade, Wada, Waas, Was, Wadas, Ways, Waks, Eads, Wais

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Where is the Wads family from?

You can see how Wads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wads family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wads families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wads families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wads's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wads families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wads surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wads ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (incapacita and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wads. 50% of Wads men worked as a Colliery Hewer (incapacita and 100% of Wads women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (incapacita
    50%
  • Railway Engine Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wads 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Wads. 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 695 military records available for the last name Wads. For the veterans among your Wads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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