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Wady Family History

Wady Surname Meaning

see Wadey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wady family from?

You can see how Wady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wady families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Wady families living in Sussex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wady's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wady 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 Wady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wady. 100% of Wady men worked as a Bricklayer and 95% of Wady 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

What Wady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wady 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Wady. 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 278 military records available for the last name Wady. For the veterans among your Wady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wady lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wady in 1962 was 81, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wady 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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