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Widdecombe Family History

Widdecombe Surname Meaning

see Widdicombe.

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


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Where is the Widdecombe family from?

You can see how Widdecombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdecombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Widdecombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Widdecombe families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Widdecombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Widdecombe families in 1891.
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What did your Widdecombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widdecombe. 100% of Widdecombe men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Widdecombe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Morning Girl
    12%

What Widdecombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Widdecombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdecombe 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Widdecombe. 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 124 military records available for the last name Widdecombe. For the veterans among your Widdecombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdecombe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Widdecombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Widdecombe in 1966 was 68, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdecombe 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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