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Widick Family History

Widick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Widdick which is most probably a habitational name from White Dyke in Hailsham Sussex.

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


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Where is the Widick family from?

You can see how Widick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Widick families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Widick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Widick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widick 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 Widick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widick. 38% of Widick men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Widick women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widick were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Well Paper Hanger
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Widick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widick 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Widick. 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 484 military records available for the last name Widick. For the veterans among your Widick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Widick in 1963 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widick 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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