Origins of the Waddy surname

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    In 1921, most Waddys lived in london

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    400 Waddy Travel & migration records
    1,100 Waddys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Waddy

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    Common jobs for Waddys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Waddys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Dressmaker

    8

    None

    7

    No Occupation

    6

    Dress Maker

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Waddys in 1921

    Solicitor

    7

    Boiler Maker

    6

    Farm Hands

    6

    Blacksmith

    5

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    5

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