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Widdig Family History

Widdig 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: Widrig, Wilding, Wittig, Widing, Reddig, Widder, Wedding, Willig

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Where is the Widdig family from?

You can see how Widdig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Widdig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Widdig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widdig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Widdig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Widdig. 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 52 military records available for the last name Widdig. For the veterans among your Widdig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Widdig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Widdig in 1966 was 64, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdig 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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