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Wadlegger Family History

Wadlegger 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: Nydegger, Wadler, Wallinger, Ballenger, Habegger, Wadleigh, Alger

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Where is the Wadlegger family from?

You can see how Wadlegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadlegger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wadlegger family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadlegger's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wadlegger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadlegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wadlegger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wadlegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadlegger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wadlegger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wadlegger. For the veterans among your Wadlegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadlegger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wadlegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wadlegger in 1977 was 91, and 62 in 2003.

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