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Widdowes Family History

Widdowes Surname Meaning

see Widdows.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Widdowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Widdowes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Widdowes families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Widdowes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Widdowes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Widdowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdowes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Widdowes. 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 21 military records available for the last name Widdowes. For the veterans among your Widdowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdowes lifespan?

Average Widdowes life expectancy in 1996 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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