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Widen Family History

Widen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Widén): ornamental or habitational name composed of the element Wid- (see Widman) + the adjectival suffix -én.

This suffix is a derivative of Latin -enius meaning ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Widen family from?

You can see how Widen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Widen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Widen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Widen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Widen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widen 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 Widen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widen. 18% of Widen men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Widen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widen were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Widen. 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 734 military records available for the last name Widen. For the veterans among your Widen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Widen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Widen in 1940 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widen 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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