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Widowfield Family History

Widowfield 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: Widdifield, Winfield, Woodfield, Winkfield, Wigfield, Wingfield

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Where is the Widowfield family from?

You can see how Widowfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widowfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Widowfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Widowfield families living in Durham. This was about 85% of all the recorded Widowfield's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Widowfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widowfield 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 385 census records available for the last name Widowfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widowfield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Widowfield. 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 17 military records available for the last name Widowfield. For the veterans among your Widowfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widowfield lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Widowfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Widowfield in 1980 was 47, and 32 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widowfield 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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