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Widdison Family History

Widdison Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Widdowson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Widdison family from?

You can see how Widdison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Widdison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 138 Widdison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Widdison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Widdison families in 1891.
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What did your Widdison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widdison. 30% of Widdison men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Widdison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widdison were Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    30%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker)
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Secretary
    3%
  • Waitress
    3%

What Widdison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Widdison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdison 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Widdison. 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 283 military records available for the last name Widdison. For the veterans among your Widdison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdison lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Widdison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Widdison in 1950 was 24, and 78 in 2002.

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