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Waddinton Family History

Waddinton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waddington, Weddington, Addington, Wadlington, Wallington, Warrington

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Where is the Waddinton family from?

You can see how Waddinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddinton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Waddinton family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddinton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Waddinton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waddinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waddinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waddinton. 100% of Waddinton 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Waddinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Waddinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddinton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Waddinton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waddinton. For the veterans among your Waddinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waddinton lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Waddinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waddinton in 1976 was 52, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waddinton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waddinton 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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