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Widdie Family History

Widdie 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: Geddie, Weddle, Windle, Waldie, Wilde, Diddle, Boddie, Hidde, Wilkie

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Where is the Widdie family from?

You can see how Widdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Widdie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Widdie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Widdie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Widdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Widdie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Widdie. For the veterans among your Widdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widdie

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