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Wadina Family History

Wadina 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: Kalina, Farina, Badia, Wada, Waring, Cadena, Malina, Godina, Macina

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Where is the Wadina family from?

You can see how Wadina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wadina family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadina's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wadina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wadina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wadina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadina 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wadina. 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 Wadina. For the veterans among your Wadina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wadina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wadina in 1968 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadina 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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