Origins of the Wadhams surname
About the Wadhamses
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Interesting facts about Wadhams
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wadhamses most likely to marry?
Hadsells
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What are the most common Wadhams first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wadhamses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wadhamses in 1921
Widow
8
Retired
7
Spinster
7
Dressmaker
5
General Servant Domestic
5
Common male occupations for Wadhamses in 1921
Fisherman
44
Mariner
16
Master
10
Bargeman
9
Retired
9
