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Widdis Family History

Widdis Name 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: Idris, Fiddes, Widder, Woodis, Widrig, Addis, Widdows, Willis, Gaddis

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Where is the Widdis family from?

You can see how Widdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widdis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 76 Widdis families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Widdis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widdis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widdis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Widdis. 45% of Widdis men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Widdis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widdis were Farmers Son and Income. .

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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
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Income
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Widdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdis 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Widdis. 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 333 military records available for the last name Widdis. For the veterans among your Widdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdis lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Widdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Widdis in 1940 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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