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Wadner Family History

Wadner 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: Warner, Wagner, Wanner, Ladner, Waldner, Wainer, Wapner, Radner

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Where is the Wadner family from?

You can see how Wadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wadner families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wadner's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Wadner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadner 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 Wadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wadner. 63% of Wadner 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
    63%
  • Childrens Nurse
    38%

What Wadner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Wadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadner 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Wadner. 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 63 military records available for the last name Wadner. For the veterans among your Wadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadner lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Wadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wadner in 1984 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadner 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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