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Widenham Family History

Widenham 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: Winham, Denham, Wenham, Windham, Derham, Wickham, Witham, Wakeham

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Where is the Widenham family from?

You can see how Widenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widenham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Widenham families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Widenham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Widenham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Widenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenham 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Widenham. 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 38 military records available for the last name Widenham. For the veterans among your Widenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenham lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Widenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Widenham in 1976 was 92, and 65 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widenham 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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