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Wardel Family History

Wardel Surname Meaning

see Wardle.

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


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Where is the Wardel family from?

You can see how Wardel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Wardel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wardel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wardel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardel 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 Wardel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wardel. 100% of Wardel 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wardel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardel 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Wardel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wardel. For the veterans among your Wardel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wardel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wardel in 1967 was 47, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardel 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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