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Widing Family History

Widing Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of the element wid- (see Widman) + the suffix -ing ‘belonging to’.

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


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Where is the Widing family from?

You can see how Widing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Widing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Widing families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Widing's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Widing families in 1891.
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What did your Widing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Widing. 60% of Widing 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
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widing 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Widing. 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 290 military records available for the last name Widing. For the veterans among your Widing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widing lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Widing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Widing in 1957 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widing 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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