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Wardrip Family History

Wardrip Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Wardrop.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wardrip family from?

You can see how Wardrip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardrip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardrip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wardrip families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardrip's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wardrip families in 1891.
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What did your Wardrip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wardrip. 42% of Wardrip men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wardrip women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wardrip were Salesman and Telephone Operator.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wardrip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardrip 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wardrip. 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 599 military records available for the last name Wardrip. For the veterans among your Wardrip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardrip lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wardrip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wardrip in 1951 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardrip 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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