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Wardin Family History

Wardin 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: Warden, Bardin, Jardin, Gardin, Hardin, Nardin, Cardin, Wargin

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Where is the Wardin family from?

You can see how Wardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wardin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wardin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wardin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wardin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wardin. 58% of Wardin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wardin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wardin were Labor and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardin 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Wardin. 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 388 military records available for the last name Wardin. For the veterans among your Wardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wardin in 1964 was 54, and 50 in 2004.

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