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Widicombe Family History

Widicombe 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: Widdicombe, Wiscombe, Whitcombe, Welcome, Whitcomb, Combe, Gidcumb

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Where is the Widicombe family from?

You can see how Widicombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widicombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Widicombe families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widicombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Widicombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widicombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Widicombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widicombe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Widicombe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Widicombe. For the veterans among your Widicombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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