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Wardhouse Family History

Wardhouse 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: Barnhouse, Woodhouse, Parkhouse, Waterhouse, Morehouse, Barnthouse

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Where is the Wardhouse family from?

You can see how Wardhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardhouse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wardhouse families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wardhouse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wardhouse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wardhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardhouse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wardhouse. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wardhouse. For the veterans among your Wardhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardhouse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Wardhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wardhouse in 1969 was 68, and 80 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardhouse 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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