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Waddson Family History

Waddson Surname 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: Haddon, Waldron, Wason, Woodson, Madison, Addison, Madson, Gadson

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Where is the Waddson family from?

You can see how Waddson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Waddson families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Waddson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Waddson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waddson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Waddson. For the veterans among your Waddson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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