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Wateridge Family History

Wateridge Surname Meaning

From a lost or unidentified place called Wateridge or similar, apparently in Hants. The origin of the place-name cannot be certain without a greater number of medieval forms.

It appears to have Old English hrycg ‘ridge’ as the final element.

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


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Where is the Wateridge family from?

You can see how Wateridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wateridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wateridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Wateridge families living in Hampshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Wateridge's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wateridge families in 1891.
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What did your Wateridge 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 Wateridge. 17% of Wateridge men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Wateridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wateridge were Painter and Private Means.

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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
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wateridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wateridge 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Wateridge. 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 138 military records available for the last name Wateridge. For the veterans among your Wateridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wateridge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Wateridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wateridge in 1968 was 56, and 88 in 1974.

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