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Waddup Family History

Waddup Surname Meaning

possibly from a Middle English *wad-dop ‘grey grebe’ with some allusion to the bird's habits or appearance.

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


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Where is the Waddup family from?

You can see how Waddup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waddup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Waddup families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Waddup's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Waddup families in 1891.
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What did your Waddup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waddup. 34% of Waddup men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Waddup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waddup were Incapacitated and Household 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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Ast Silk Winder
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Waddup. 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 106 military records available for the last name Waddup. For the veterans among your Waddup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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