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Whade Family History

Whade 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: Wade, Shade, Hade, Whale, Whyde, Chae, Hale, Hare, Hyde, Hase

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Where is the Whade family from?

You can see how Whade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whade family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whade families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Whade family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Whade's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Whade families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whade 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 90 census records available for the last name Whade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whade 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whade. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whade. For the veterans among your Whade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whade lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Whade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Whade in 1977 was 80, and 39 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whade 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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