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Widdess Family History

Widdess Surname Meaning

variant of Woodhouse.

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


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Where is the Widdess family from?

You can see how Widdess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Widdess families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Widdess families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdess's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Widdess families in 1901.
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What did your Widdess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Undergradnate Christs Cullege Cambridge and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widdess. 100% of Widdess men worked as an Undergradnate Christs Cullege Cambridge and 100% of Widdess 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

  • Undergradnate Christs Cullege Cambridge
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Widdess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Widdess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdess 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Widdess. 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 25 military records available for the last name Widdess. For the veterans among your Widdess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Widdess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Widdess in 1965 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdess 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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