Origins of the Wadington surname
About the Wadingtons
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Interesting facts about Wadington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wadington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Wadingtons most likely to marry?
Bradways
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What are the most common Wadington first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wadingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wadingtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
9
House Keeper
6
House Servant
5
Cotton Power Loom Weaver
3
Farmers Wife
3
Common male occupations for Wadingtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Weaver
6
Longbow String Maker
5
Butcher
4
Farm Labourer
4
