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Waidson Family History

Waidson Surname Meaning

see Wadeson.

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


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Where is the Waidson family from?

You can see how Waidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Waidson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Waidson families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Waidson's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Waidson families in 1891.
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What did your Waidson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waidson. 50% of Waidson men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Waidson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    50%
  • Carman Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Waidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Waidson. 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 44 military records available for the last name Waidson. For the veterans among your Waidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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