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Wadel Family History

Wadel Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German wadel wedel ‘tail’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

Scottish: variant of Waddell.

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


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Where is the Wadel family from?

You can see how Wadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wadel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wadel families living in Staffordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wadel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wadel families in 1891.
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What did your Wadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wadel. 100% of Wadel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadel 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Wadel. 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 382 military records available for the last name Wadel. For the veterans among your Wadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wadel in 1953 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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