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Wadham Family History

Wadham Surname Meaning

From Wadham in Knowstone (Devon) which is recorded as Wadeham in 1086 and Wodham in 124.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Wada or Old English wād ‘woad’.

Additionally, it combines with hām meaning ‘village homestead’ or hamm meaning ‘enclosure water meadow’.

This etymology reflects the geographical and historical significance of the area.

Understanding the roots of place-names can provide insight into the cultural heritage of a region.

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


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You can see how Wadham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wadham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Wadham families living in Hampshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wadham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wadham families in 1891.
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What did your Wadham 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 Wadham. 16% of Wadham men worked as a Gardener and 71% of Wadham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wadham were Retired and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    16%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 997 military records available for the last name Wadham. For the veterans among your Wadham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wadham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wadham in 1963 was 88, and 46 in 2003.

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