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Wadale Family History

Wadale 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: Wadle, Waddle, Dale, Wade, Ladage, Wagle, Wale, Weddle, Wardle, Wada

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Where is the Wadale family from?

You can see how Wadale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadale family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wadale families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Wadale families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadale's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wadale families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wadale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadale 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wadale. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wadale. For the veterans among your Wadale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadale 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadale

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