Dadson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dadson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dadson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 19
Female Servant 13
Assistant 5
Independent 4
Farmer 4
Tailor 3
Male Servant 3
Baker 3
Sawyer 3
Labourer 3
Publican 2
Wheel Wright 2
Dress Maker 2
Lace Maker Journeyman 2
Coal Miner 2
Soldier 1
Brakesman 1
Apprentice Shoe Maker 1
Bailiff 1
Drawing Master 1
Fruiterer 1
Hatter 1
Keeper 1
Fitter Apprentice 1
Lead Miner 1

Dadson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Addison 57% 24,563
2 Dodson 83% 17,062
3 Eddison 57% 3,220
4 Dadson 100% 2,948
5 Doodson 71% 2,120
6 Dudson 83% 1,650
7 Iddison 57% 390
8 Addeson 57% 207
9 Iddeson 57% 154
10 Addson 67% 140
11 Dedson 83% 107

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The surname Dadson is the 4th most popular variant of Addison.

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