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Wadler Family History

Wadler Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German wadelen ‘to wander to roam’. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Wade ‘calf (part of a body)’ + the German suffix -ler.

It is one of names randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

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


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Where is the Wadler family from?

You can see how Wadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wadler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wadler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wadler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wadler families in 1891.
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What did your Wadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wadler. 100% of Wadler 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadler 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Wadler. 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 234 military records available for the last name Wadler. For the veterans among your Wadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wadler in 1962 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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