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Wadlin Family History

Wadlin 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: Wahlin, Walin, Wallin, Karlin, Maslin, Maudlin, Carlin, Malin, Vallin

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Where is the Wadlin family from?

You can see how Wadlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wadlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Wadlin families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadlin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Wadlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wadlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrical Engineer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wadlin. 34% of Wadlin men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 34% of Wadlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wadlin were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Electrical Engineer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wadlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadlin 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Wadlin. 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 157 military records available for the last name Wadlin. For the veterans among your Wadlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wadlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wadlin in 1953 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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