Wadson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wadson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wadson family

Profession Census Frequency
Housemaid Domestic 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Boarder House Keeper 1
Coal Carter Carm 1
Cotton Card Room Hand 1
General Labourer 1
Joiner Carpenter 1
Kitchenmaid Domestic 1
Loco Engine Stoker 1
Music Hall Christ 1
Rover In Cotton Cardroom 1
Velvet Dyer 1
Warper Wind In Cotton Mill 1
Housekeeper Domestic 1
Coachman Domestic 1
Gardener Domestic 1
Groom Domestic 1
Footman Domestic 1
Charwoman 1
Sorter In Laundry 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Widow Of A Forgeman 1
Goods Clerk Railway 1
Timber Merchant Clerk 1
Bricklayer's Labourer 1

Wadson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wadeson 86% 2,288
2 Woodson 71% 2,121
3 Waidson 86% 794
4 Wadson 100% 745
5 Woodison 63% 471
6 Woodeson 63% 309
7 Woodason 63% 171
8 Wodson 83% 115
9 Widson 83% 102

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The surname Wadson is the 4th most popular variant of Wadeson.

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