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Wardrep Family History

Wardrep 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: Wardrop, Wardrip, Waldrep, Warren, Warden, Wardle, Ardrey, Warder

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Where is the Wardrep family from?

You can see how Wardrep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardrep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardrep families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Wardrep families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Wardrep's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wardrep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardrep 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 Wardrep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wardrep. 43% of Wardrep men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Wardrep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardrep 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wardrep. 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 99 military records available for the last name Wardrep. For the veterans among your Wardrep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardrep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wardrep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wardrep in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wardrep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardrep 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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