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Widney Family History

Widney Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitney.

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


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Where is the Widney family from?

You can see how Widney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Widney families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Widney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widney 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 Widney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widney. 26% of Widney men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Widney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widney were Proprietor 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
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Widney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widney 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Widney. 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 545 military records available for the last name Widney. For the veterans among your Widney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Widney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Widney in 1962 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widney 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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