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Wadors Family History

Wadors 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: Waters, Rados, Waldorf, Wanous, Madore, Wadas, Wadford, Aders

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wadors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadors 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wadors. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Wadors. For the veterans among your Wadors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadors lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Wadors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wadors in 1972 was 54, and 73 in 1992.

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