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Whiddett Family History

Whiddett Surname Meaning

variant of Whittet itself a form of Whitehead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whiddett family from?

You can see how Whiddett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiddett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whiddett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Whiddett families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Whiddett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whiddett families in 1891.
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What did your Whiddett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whiddett. 34% of Whiddett men worked as a Butler and 90% of Whiddett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whiddett were Labourer and Retired.

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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

  • Butler
    34%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

What Whiddett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whiddett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiddett 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Whiddett. 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 285 military records available for the last name Whiddett. For the veterans among your Whiddett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiddett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Whiddett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whiddett in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2001.

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