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Paddock Family History

Paddock Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English paddok(e) ‘toad frog’ (Old English padde + uc).

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


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Where is the Paddock family from?

You can see how Paddock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paddock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paddock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 166 Paddock families living in Shropshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Paddock's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Paddock families in 1891.
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What did your Paddock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paddock. 15% of Paddock men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Paddock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paddock were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Paddock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paddock 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Paddock. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Paddock. For the veterans among your Paddock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paddock lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Paddock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Paddock in 1951 was 20, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paddock 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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