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Widgens Family History

Widgens 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: Widen, Widger, Wiens, Wickens, Willens, Wigent, Wilkens, Wiggins

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Where is the Widgens family from?

You can see how Widgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widgens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Widgens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Widgens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widgens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Widgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widgens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Widgens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Widgens. For the veterans among your Widgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widgens lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Widgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Widgens in 1980 was 70, and 92 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widgens 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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