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Whidden Family History

Whidden Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Whiddon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whidden family from?

You can see how Whidden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whidden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whidden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Whidden families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Whidden's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Whidden families in 1891.
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What did your Whidden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whidden. 100% of Whidden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whidden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whidden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Whidden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whidden 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Whidden. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Whidden. For the veterans among your Whidden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whidden lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Whidden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whidden in 1941 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whidden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whidden 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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