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Widdonson Family History

Widdonson 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: Widdowson, Widdison, Simonson, Donson, Widdows, Biddison, Wonson

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Where is the Widdonson family from?

You can see how Widdonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdonson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Widdonson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Widdonson family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdonson's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Widdonson families in 1891.
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What did your Widdonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Widdonson. 100% of Widdonson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Widdonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdonson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Widdonson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Widdonson. For the veterans among your Widdonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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