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Wadsten Family History

Wadsten 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: Kasten, Hasten, Westen, Haisten, Waldstein, Masten, Gadsden, Walston

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Where is the Wadsten family from?

You can see how Wadsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wadsten families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wadsten's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Wadsten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadsten 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 Wadsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wadsten. 100% of Wadsten men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wadsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Wadsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadsten 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Wadsten. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wadsten. For the veterans among your Wadsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadsten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wadsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wadsten in 1967 was 41, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadsten 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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