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Widensall Family History

Widensall 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: Wignall, Widell, Piersall, Mendenhall, Kelsall, Hensell, Kendall

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Where is the Widensall family from?

You can see how Widensall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widensall family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Widensall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Widensall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widensall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widensall 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 Widensall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widensall. 100% of Widensall men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Widensall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widensall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Widensall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Widensall. For the veterans among your Widensall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widensall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widensall

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