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Waddel Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Waddell or Weddle .

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


Similar surnames: Waddell, Weddel, Waddle, Waddey, Twaddell, Hadden, Weddell, Riddel

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Where is the Waddel family from?

You can see how Waddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waddel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Waddel families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Waddel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Waddel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waddel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waddel. 100% of Waddel women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • School Teacher
    100%
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There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Waddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddel 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Waddel. 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 Waddel. For the veterans among your Waddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Waddel in 1964 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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