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Wadeson Family History

Wadeson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Wade.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wadeson family from?

You can see how Wadeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wadeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Wadeson families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Wadeson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wadeson families in 1891.
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What did your Wadeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wadeson. 34% of Wadeson men worked as a Railway Clerk and 85% of Wadeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wadeson were General Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Erector Machinery dismatler
    23%
  • Decorator
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wadeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadeson 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Wadeson. 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 374 military records available for the last name Wadeson. For the veterans among your Wadeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadeson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wadeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wadeson in 1966 was 63, and 100 in 2004.

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