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Widdas Family History

Widdas Surname Meaning

variant of Woodhouse.

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


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Where is the Widdas family from?

You can see how Widdas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Widdas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Widdas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Widdas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Widdas families in 1891.
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What did your Widdas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widdas. 100% of Widdas men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Widdas 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

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Widdas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Widdas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdas 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Widdas. 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 91 military records available for the last name Widdas. For the veterans among your Widdas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Widdas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Widdas in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdas 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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