Widows Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Widows Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Widows family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 10
Female Servant 5
Independent 3
Soldier 2
Male Servant 2
Governess 1
Farmer 1
Cotton Knitter 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1
Black 1
Maker Up 1
Sempstress 1
Shoe Mr 1
Velvet Dresser 1
Watch Mr 1
Glazier 1
Clerk 1
Painter 1
Pauper 1
Common Carrier 1
Cabinet Maker 1

Widows Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Widdows 86% 4,373
2 Widows 100% 495
3 Woodwis 43% 113

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The surname Widows is the 2nd most popular variant of Widdows.

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