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Widdett Family History

Widdett 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: Midgett, Widder, Willett, Wickett, Wingett, Winnett, Wimsett, Midyett

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Where is the Widdett family from?

You can see how Widdett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Widdett families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Widdett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Widdett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Widdett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdett 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Widdett. 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 27 military records available for the last name Widdett. For the veterans among your Widdett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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