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Origins of the Wardle surname

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About the Wardles

We have a total number of 65988 records for people with the last name Wardle.

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Alternative variations of the name Wardle

Wardle, Wartle, Wardell, Wardel, Wartell

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Where do most Wardles live?

In 1921, most Wardles lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wardles

How common is your surname?

778th most common surname in the UK

We have 60,600 records for the Wardle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Wardles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wardles.

What are the most common Wardle first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wardles

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wardles in 1921
Cotton Weaver

262

Dressmaker

184

Domestic Servant

122

General Servant Domestic

109

General Servant

90

Common Male occupations for Wardles in 1921
Coal Miner

840

Coal Miner Hewer

299

Farmer

186

General Labourer

180

Agricultural Labourer

108

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