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Widdifield Family History

Widdifield Name Meaning

English: habitational name from an unidentified place perhaps Widefield in Devon or Buckinghamshire named in Old English with wīd ‘wide’ + feld ‘open country’.

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


Similar surnames: Winkfield, Winfield, Woodfield, Hadfield, Bradfield, Merrifield

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Where is the Widdifield family from?

You can see how Widdifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdifield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widdifield families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 92 Widdifield families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Widdifield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widdifield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdifield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widdifield ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Widdifield. 55% of Widdifield men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Widdifield women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widdifield were Journalier and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Journalier
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widdifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdifield 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Widdifield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 842 military records available for the last name Widdifield. For the veterans among your Widdifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdifield lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Widdifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Widdifield in 1948 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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