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Widnes Family History

Widnes 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: Widner, Widney, Wines, Sidney, Hines, Vignes, Wiles, Bines, Widmer

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Where is the Widnes family from?

You can see how Widnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widnes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Widnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Widnes family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Widnes's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Widnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widnes 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 133 census records available for the last name Widnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widnes 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Widnes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Widnes. For the veterans among your Widnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widnes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Widnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Widnes in 1972 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widnes 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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