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Whidger Family History

Whidger 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: Widger, Widmer, Winger, Hilger, Whitner, Weider, Wieger, Widner

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Where is the Whidger family from?

You can see how Whidger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whidger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whidger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Whidger families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Whidger's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Whidger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whidger 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 15 census records available for the last name Whidger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whidger 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 Whidger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whidger. For the veterans among your Whidger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whidger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whidger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whidger

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