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Paddison Family History

Paddison Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Pattison (see Patterson) with voicing of intervocalic /t/ to /d/.

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


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Where is the Paddison family from?

You can see how Paddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paddison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paddison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 257 Paddison families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Paddison's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Paddison families in 1891.
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What did your Paddison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paddison. 20% of Paddison men worked as a Farm Labourer and 77% of Paddison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paddison were Agricultural Worker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Joiner
    10%
  • Agricultural Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Paddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paddison 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Paddison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 595 military records available for the last name Paddison. For the veterans among your Paddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paddison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paddison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paddison in 1964 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paddison ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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