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Widdeson Family History

Widdeson Surname Meaning

see Widdowson.

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


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Where is the Widdeson family from?

You can see how Widdeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Widdeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Widdeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Widdeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Widdeson families in 1891.
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What did your Widdeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Widdeson. 100% of Widdeson 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 528 census records available for the last name Widdeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdeson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Widdeson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Widdeson. For the veterans among your Widdeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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