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Wdale Family History

Wdale 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: Dale, Wale, Whale, Gale, Hale, Wall, Sale, Wade, Dole, Kale

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Where is the Wdale family from?

You can see how Wdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wdale family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wdale family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wdale's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wdale 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wdale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wdale. For the veterans among your Wdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wdale lifespan?

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