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Widger Family History

Widger Name Meaning

English (mainly Devon): from the Old English personal name Wihtgār composed of the elements wiht ‘elf’ + gār ‘spear’.

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


Similar surnames: Winger, Wilger, Widmer, Ledger, Wicker, Wilmer, Wider, Badger, Wieger

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Where is the Widger family from?

You can see how Widger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Widger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Widger families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Widger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widger 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 Widger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widger. 29% of Widger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Widger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widger were Manager 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Widger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widger 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Widger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Widger. For the veterans among your Widger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Widger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Widger in 1946 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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