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Waddison Family History

Waddison Surname Meaning

see Wadeson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waddison family from?

You can see how Waddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddison family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Waddison families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Waddison's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Waddison families in 1891.
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What did your Waddison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waddison. 100% of Waddison women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Waddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddison 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Waddison. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waddison. For the veterans among your Waddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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