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Widowson Family History

Widowson Surname Meaning

see Widdowson.

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


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Where is the Widowson family from?

You can see how Widowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Widowson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Widowson families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Widowson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Widowson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widowson 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 Widowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widowson. 100% of Widowson men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Widowson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Widowson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widowson 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Widowson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Widowson. For the veterans among your Widowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widowson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Widowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Widowson in 1972 was 83, and 78 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widowson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widowson 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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