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Wadi Family History

Wadi Name 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: Wade, Wali, Wada, Radi, Hadi, Wai, Wang, Wei, Wall, Cai

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Where is the Wadi family from?

You can see how Wadi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wadi families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wadi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wadi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wadi. 100% of Wadi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wadi women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Wadi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadi 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wadi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Wadi. For the veterans among your Wadi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadi lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Wadi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wadi in 1993 was 71, and 67 in 2002.

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