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Widison Family History

Widison 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: Widdison, Wilson, Madison, Addison, Eidson, Wickson, Biddison

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Where is the Widison family from?

You can see how Widison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Widison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Widison families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widison's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Widison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Widison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Widison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Widison. For the veterans among your Widison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widison lifespan?

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