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Vawdrey Family History

Vawdrey Surname Meaning

see Vaudrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vawdrey family from?

You can see how Vawdrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vawdrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vawdrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Vawdrey families living in Cheshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vawdrey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Vawdrey families in 1891.
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What did your Vawdrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vawdrey. 84% of Vawdrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vawdrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vawdrey 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vawdrey. 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 119 military records available for the last name Vawdrey. For the veterans among your Vawdrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vawdrey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vawdrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vawdrey in 1968 was 83, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vawdrey 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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