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Wadewitz Family History

Wadewitz 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: Dewitz, Weitz, Rakowitz, Bonewitz, Marwitz, Janowitz, Gurewitz

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Where is the Wadewitz family from?

You can see how Wadewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadewitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wadewitz families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadewitz's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Wadewitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadewitz 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 Wadewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wadewitz. 34% of Wadewitz men worked as a Partner Manager.

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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

  • Partner Manager
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Wadewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Wadewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadewitz 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Wadewitz. 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 194 military records available for the last name Wadewitz. For the veterans among your Wadewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadewitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wadewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wadewitz in 1966 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadewitz 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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