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Widdoes Family History

Widdoes 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: Widdows, Fiddes, Widder, Wildes, Windes, Riddles, Siddons, Winder

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Where is the Widdoes family from?

You can see how Widdoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdoes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widdoes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Widdoes family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdoes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widdoes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdoes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Widdoes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widdoes. 43% of Widdoes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Widdoes women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widdoes were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Weaver
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Widdoes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widdoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdoes 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Widdoes. 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 334 military records available for the last name Widdoes. For the veterans among your Widdoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdoes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widdoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Widdoes in 1963 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdoes 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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