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Whidder Family History

Whidder Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Widder, Whidden, Winder, Widmer, Whitner, Weider, Whiddon, Kidder

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Where is the Whidder family from?

You can see how Whidder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whidder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whidder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Whidder families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whidder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whidder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whidder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Whidder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whidder 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whidder. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whidder. For the veterans among your Whidder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whidder lifespan?

Average Whidder life expectancy in 1990 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whidder 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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