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Wadleigh Family History

Wadleigh Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Wadley.

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


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Where is the Wadleigh family from?

You can see how Wadleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wadleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wadleigh families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wadleigh's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wadleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Wadleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wadleigh. 100% of Wadleigh 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 850 immigration records available for the last name Wadleigh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wadleigh. For the veterans among your Wadleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadleigh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wadleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wadleigh in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadleigh 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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