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Widder Family History

Widder Surname Meaning

German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a ram Middle High German wider ‘ram’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Widder family from?

You can see how Widder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Widder families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Widder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Widder families in 1891.
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What did your Widder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Widder. 100% of Widder 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Widder. 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 Widder. For the veterans among your Widder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widder lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Widder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Widder in 1948 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widder 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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