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Widd Family History

Widd Surname Meaning

see Wide.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Widd family from?

You can see how Widd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Widd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Widd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Widd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Widd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Widd 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 Widd. 100% of Widd men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Widd 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
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widd 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Widd. 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 142 military records available for the last name Widd. For the veterans among your Widd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widd lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Widd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Widd in 1973 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widd 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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