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Whiddington Family History

Whiddington Surname Meaning

variant of Whittington with voicing of the first /t/ to /d/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whiddington family from?

You can see how Whiddington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiddington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whiddington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Whiddington families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Whiddington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whiddington families in 1891.
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What did your Whiddington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whiddington. 50% of Whiddington men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 74% of Whiddington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whiddington were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

What Whiddington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whiddington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiddington 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Whiddington. 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 39 military records available for the last name Whiddington. For the veterans among your Whiddington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiddington lifespan?

Average Whiddington life expectancy in 1990 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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