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Whidon Family History

Whidon 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: Whiddon, Whiton, Whedon, Whiston, Whitton, Amidon, Wion, Higdon

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Where is the Whidon family from?

You can see how Whidon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whidon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whidon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whidon family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whidon's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Whidon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Whidon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whidon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whidon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Whidon. For the veterans among your Whidon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whidon lifespan?

Average Whidon life expectancy in 1965 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whidon 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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