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Widgery Family History

Widgery Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Widworthy (Devon) which appears in the medieval record also as Widworth and similar.

The place-name probably derives from the Old English personal name Wīda + Old English worðig ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Widgery family from?

You can see how Widgery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widgery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widgery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Widgery family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Widgery's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Widgery families in 1911.
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What did your Widgery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Small Holder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widgery. 25% of Widgery men worked as a Small Holder and 73% of Widgery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widgery were Cowman and Maid Attendant.

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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 1939

  • Small Holder
    25%
  • Painter decorator
    25%
  • Insurance Clerk
    25%
  • Cowman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Maid Attendant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Widgery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widgery 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Widgery. 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 319 military records available for the last name Widgery. For the veterans among your Widgery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widgery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Widgery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Widgery in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 1994.

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