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Weadley Family History

Weadley 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: Wadley, Headley, Leadley, Weakley, Beadle, Medley, Whaley, Hadley

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Where is the Weadley family from?

You can see how Weadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weadley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Weadley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weadley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weadley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weadley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weadley. 100% of Weadley men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Weadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weadley 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Weadley. 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 75 military records available for the last name Weadley. For the veterans among your Weadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weadley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weadley in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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