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Vadala Family History

Vadala Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; also Vadalà): variant of Badalà, a much altered form of Arabic ʿAbd Allāh ‘servant of God’.

See also Badalamenti.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vadala family from?

You can see how Vadala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadala family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vadala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vadala family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Vadala's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Vadala families in 1891.
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What did your Vadala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vadala. 35% of Vadala men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Vadala women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vadala were New Worker and Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Barber
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Dressmaker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vadala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadala 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vadala. 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 427 military records available for the last name Vadala. For the veterans among your Vadala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadala lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Vadala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vadala in 1946 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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