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Widgen Family History

Widgen 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: Widen, Widger, Wigen, Wien, Ridge, Pidgeon, Winge, Wiggin, Iden

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Where is the Widgen family from?

You can see how Widgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Widgen families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Widgen's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Widgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Widgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%

What Widgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Widgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widgen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Widgen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Widgen. For the veterans among your Widgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widgen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Widgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Widgen in 1973 was 84, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widgen 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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