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Wadstrup Family History

Wadstrup 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: Bidstrup, Westrup, Dastrup, Wenstrup, Westrum, Hattrup, Walstrom

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Where is the Wadstrup family from?

You can see how Wadstrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadstrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wadstrup family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadstrup's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wadstrup families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wadstrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadstrup 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wadstrup. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wadstrup. For the veterans among your Wadstrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadstrup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Wadstrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wadstrup in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadstrup 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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