Origins of the Waid surname
About the Waids
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Interesting facts about Waid
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Waids most likely to marry?
Wade Or Waid Or Waides
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What are the most common Waid first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Waids
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Waids in 1921
Dressmaker
11
General Servant
7
House Servant
7
None
6
Cook
5
Commmon male occupations for Waids in 1921
Farm Hands
10
Agricultural Labourer
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
General Farmers
7
General Labourer
5
