About Widdowson
The surname Widdowson is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "widewe," meaning "widow," and the suffix "-son," denoting "son of." Therefore, the surname Widdowson is believed to have originally been a patronymic name given to someone whose father was a widow or whose mother was a widow and had remarried. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is mainly found in the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire regions of England.
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The surname Widdowson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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