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Origins of the Waddell surname

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Where do most Waddells live?

In 1921, most Waddells lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Waddells

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 18,600 records for the Waddell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Waddells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Waddell first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Waddells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Waddells in 1921
Dressmaker

112

Domestic Servant

69

Housekeeper

67

Annuitant

58

House Keeper

43

Common Male occupations for Waddells in 1921
Coal Miner

182

Joiner

108

Farmer

98

Mason

79

Carter

68

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