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Wadick Family History

Wadick 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: Radick, Widick, Dick, Wick, Wack, Warwick, Fasick, Radack, Wasik

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Where is the Wadick family from?

You can see how Wadick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wadick families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wadick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wadick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wadick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wadick. 34% of Wadick men worked as an 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Wadick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadick 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Wadick. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wadick. For the veterans among your Wadick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wadick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wadick in 1966 was 67, and 75 in 2000.

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