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Vidler Family History

Vidler Surname Meaning

English: southern English dialect form of Fiddler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vidler family from?

You can see how Vidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vidler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 313 Vidler families living in Sussex. This was about 34% of all the recorded Vidler's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Vidler families in 1891.
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What did your Vidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vidler. 12% of Vidler men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Vidler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vidler were House Decorator and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • House Decorator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Vidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vidler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vidler. For the veterans among your Vidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vidler in 1961 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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