This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Widell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Widell Family History

Widell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element Wid- (see Widman) + the suffix -ell

a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Widell family from?

You can see how Widell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Widell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Widell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Widell's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Widell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Widell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widell. 27% of Widell men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Widell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widell were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

View Census Data for Widell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Widell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Widell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Widell

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Widell. 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.

View all Widell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 736 military records available for the last name Widell. For the veterans among your Widell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Widell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Widell family history

Discover More

What is the average Widell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Widell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Widell in 1957 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Widell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial