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Waidley Family History

Waidley 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: Wadley, Faidley, Laidley, Bailey, Ridley, Wansley, Willey, Hadley

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Where is the Waidley family from?

You can see how Waidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Waidley families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waidley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Waidley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waidley 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 Waidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waidley. 22% of Waidley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Musician
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

What Waidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Waidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidley 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Waidley. 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 353 military records available for the last name Waidley. For the veterans among your Waidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waidley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waidley in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waidley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waidley 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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