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Widnall Family History

Widnall Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Wignall.

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


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Where is the Widnall family from?

You can see how Widnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Widnall families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widnall's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Widnall families in 1911.
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What did your Widnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widnall. 60% of Widnall men worked as a Gardener and 94% of Widnall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widnall were Farm Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Farm Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Widnall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widnall 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Widnall. 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 53 military records available for the last name Widnall. For the veterans among your Widnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widnall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Widnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Widnall in 1979 was 93, and 80 in 2001.

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