This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wadsack family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wadsack Family History

Wadsack 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: Radack, Warmack, Waymack, Waack, Wammack, Wallack, Paddack, Wallace

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wadsack family from?

You can see how Wadsack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadsack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadsack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wadsack families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadsack's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Wadsack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadsack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wadsack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wadsack. 58% of Wadsack men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wadsack women worked as a Typist.

View Census Data for Wadsack | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Chuffeur
    15%
  • Fireman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Wadsack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wadsack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadsack census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wadsack

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Wadsack. 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.

View all Wadsack immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Wadsack. For the veterans among your Wadsack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wadsack military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wadsack family history

Discover More

What is the average Wadsack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wadsack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wadsack in 1963 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wadsack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadsack 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wadsack family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial