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Widgins Family History

Widgins 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: Wiggins, Wiggin, Biggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Widing, Siggins, Liggins

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Where is the Widgins family from?

You can see how Widgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widgins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widgins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Widgins families living in Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Widgins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Widgins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Widgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widgins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Widgins. 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 32 military records available for the last name Widgins. For the veterans among your Widgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widgins lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Widgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Widgins in 1977 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widgins 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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