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Widdons Family History

Widdons 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, Siddons, Whiddon, Siddens, Giddens, Windon, Wilton, Winton

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Where is the Widdons family from?

You can see how Widdons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Widdons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Widdons families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdons's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Widdons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Widdons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdons 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Widdons. 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 11 military records available for the last name Widdons. For the veterans among your Widdons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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