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Widdle Family History

Widdle Name 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: Weddle, Windle, Diddle, Riddle, Biddle, Waddle, Liddle, Siddle, Idle

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Where is the Widdle family from?

You can see how Widdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widdle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Widdle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widdle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widdle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widdle. 32% of Widdle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Widdle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widdle were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdle 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Widdle. 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 86 military records available for the last name Widdle. For the veterans among your Widdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Widdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Widdle in 1972 was 55, and 95 in 1994.

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