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Widdup Family History

Widdup Surname Meaning

see Widdop.

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


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Where is the Widdup family from?

You can see how Widdup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Widdup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 136 Widdup families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Widdup's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Widdup families in 1891.
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What did your Widdup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widdup. 61% of Widdup men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 70% of Widdup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widdup were Tool Fitter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    61%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer Retired
    9%
  • Tool Fitter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    18%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Widdup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Widdup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdup 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Widdup. 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 383 military records available for the last name Widdup. For the veterans among your Widdup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdup lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Widdup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Widdup in 1973 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdup 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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