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Widdes Family History

Widdes 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: Fiddes, Widder, Wildes, Windes, Winder, Wiles, Widmer, Wilden, Sides

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Where is the Widdes family from?

You can see how Widdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Widdes families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Widdes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widdes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdes 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 Widdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widdes. 100% of Widdes men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Widdes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Widdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdes 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Widdes. 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 45 military records available for the last name Widdes. For the veterans among your Widdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Widdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Widdes in 1969 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdes 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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