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Warddell Family History

Warddell 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: Waddell, Wardwell, Wardell, Cardell, Caddell, Kardell, Bardwell

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Where is the Warddell family from?

You can see how Warddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warddell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Warddell families living in Mississippi. This was about 60% of all the recorded Warddell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Warddell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warddell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Warddell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Warddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warddell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Warddell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Warddell. For the veterans among your Warddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warddell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Warddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Warddell in 1963 was 37, and 74 in 2003.

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