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Widome Family History

Widome 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: Widmer, Dome, Wisdom, Wixom, Windom, Dore, Dove, Wade, Dole, Ide

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Where is the Widome family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widome 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 10 census records available for the last name Widome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widome 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 Widome. 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 2 military records available for the last name Widome. For the veterans among your Widome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widome lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Widome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Widome in 1986 was 95, and 77 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widome 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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