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Wardla Family History

Wardla 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: Wardle, Wardlaw, Warda, Parola, Ward, Carda, Warden, Varela, Wada

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Where is the Wardla family from?

You can see how Wardla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wardla families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wardla family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardla's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Wardla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wardla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wardla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wardla. For the veterans among your Wardla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardla lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Wardla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wardla in 1990 was 59, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardla 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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