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Widlake Family History

Widlake Surname Meaning

see Wedlake.

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


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Where is the Widlake family from?

You can see how Widlake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widlake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widlake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Widlake families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Widlake's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Widlake families in 1891.
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What did your Widlake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widlake. 50% of Widlake men worked as a Joiner and 73% of Widlake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widlake were Hairdresser and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Joiner
    50%
  • Hairdresser
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Widlake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Widlake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widlake 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Widlake. 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 122 military records available for the last name Widlake. For the veterans among your Widlake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widlake lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Widlake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Widlake in 1970 was 83, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widlake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widlake 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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