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Wadkinson Family History

Wadkinson 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: Adkinson, Watkinson, Parkinson, Hodkinson, Hankinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Wadkinson family from?

You can see how Wadkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadkinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wadkinson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wadkinson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wadkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadkinson 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 Wadkinson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Wadkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadkinson 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wadkinson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wadkinson. For the veterans among your Wadkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadkinson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wadkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wadkinson in 1967 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadkinson 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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