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Widrig Family History

Widrig Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wid(u) ‘wood forest’ or wit ‘reason knowledge wit’

+ rīc ‘power’.

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


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Where is the Widrig family from?

You can see how Widrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Widrig families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Widrig's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Widrig families in 1891.
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What did your Widrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Widrig. 100% of Widrig 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widrig 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Widrig. 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 435 military records available for the last name Widrig. For the veterans among your Widrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widrig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Widrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Widrig in 1962 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widrig 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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