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Wid Family History

Wid 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: Eid, Wild, Wind, Cid, Wied, Win, Waid, Wik, Wix, Ji

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Where is the Wid family from?

You can see how Wid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wid family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wid's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Wid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wid. 100% of Wid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Wid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wid 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wid. 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 113 military records available for the last name Wid. For the veterans among your Wid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wid lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Wid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wid in 1973 was 77, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wid 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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