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Widvey Family History

Widvey 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: Widney, Sidney, Ridley, Willey, Widmer, Wadley, Kidney, Wigley, Wiley

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Where is the Widvey family from?

You can see how Widvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widvey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Widvey families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Widvey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Widvey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widvey 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 105 census records available for the last name Widvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widvey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Widvey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Widvey. For the veterans among your Widvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widvey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Widvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Widvey in 1967 was 59, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widvey 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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