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Origins of the Waldron surname

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About the Waldrons

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Where do most Waldrons live?

In 1921, most Waldrons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Waldrons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 25,700 records for the Waldron surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Waldrons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Waldron first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Waldrons

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

Common Female occupations for Waldrons in 1921
Laundress

114

Dressmaker

87

Domestic Servant

76

General Servant Domestic

62

Charwoman

53

Common Male occupations for Waldrons in 1921
General Labourer

120

Farm Labourer

85

Carpenter

81

Agricultural Labourer

74

Yeoman

55

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