Weddell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Weddell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Weddell family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 24
Female Servant 5
Farmer 4
Pupil 2
Cartwright 2
Labourer 2
Ship Wright 2
Surgeon 2
Gardener 1
Dress Maker 1
Saddler 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Carpenter 1
Cartman 1
Engine Wright 1
Husband Man 1
Independant 1
Joiner Journeyman 1
Pocket Clock Maker 1
School Master 1
Shoe Maker 1
Slater Journeyman 1
Maltster 1
Widow 1
Solicitor 1

Weddell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Waddell 86% 3,818
2 Weddell 100% 2,897
3 Weddle 71% 1,950
4 Widdall 71% 1,348
5 Weddall 86% 361
6 Widdell 86% 137

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The surname Weddell is the 2nd most popular variant of Waddell.

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