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Widly Family History

Widly 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: Willy, Lilly, Wild, Will, Ridley, Tilly, Wilk, Wilby, Willey, Idle

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Where is the Widly family from?

You can see how Widly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Widly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Widly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Widly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Widly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Widly. 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 10 military records available for the last name Widly. For the veterans among your Widly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Widly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Widly in 1970 was 68, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widly 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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