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Origins of the Widdup surname

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Where do most Widdups live?

In 1921, most Widdups lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Widdups

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We have 3,470 records for the Widdup surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Widdups most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Widdup first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Widdups

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Widdups in 1921
Cotton Weaver

88

Weaver Cotton

36

Weaver

21

Cotton Winder

12

Housekeeper

9

Common Male occupations for Widdups in 1921
Cotton Weaver

72

Weaver Cotton

25

Weaver

18

Farmer

13

Carter

8

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