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Vadman Family History

Vadman 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: Radman, Wadman, Badman, Cadman, Kalman, Rahman, Vadas, Hardman

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Where is the Vadman family from?

You can see how Vadman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vadman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vadman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Vadman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vadman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vadman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadman 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 Vadman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vadman. 50% of Vadman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Vadman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Vadman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Vadman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vadman. For the veterans among your Vadman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vadman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vadman in 1949 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vadman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vadman 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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