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Widdecombe Family History

Widdecombe Name Meaning

see Widdicombe .

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


Similar surnames: Widdicombe, Wiscombe, Edgecombe, Duncombe, Edgecomb, Whitcombe

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Where is the Widdecombe family from?

You can see how Widdecombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdecombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Widdecombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Widdecombe families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widdecombe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Widdecombe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdecombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widdecombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Widdecombe. 100% of Widdecombe men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Widdecombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Morning Girl
    12%
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What Widdecombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Widdecombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdecombe 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Widdecombe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Widdecombe. For the veterans among your Widdecombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdecombe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Widdecombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Widdecombe in 1966 was 68, and 94 in 2000.

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