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Widek Family History

Widek 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: Witek, Widen, Wider, Zidek, Wien, Wick, Winder, Rider, Wade, Ide

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Where is the Widek family from?

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

What did your Widek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Widek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Widek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Widek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Widek. For the veterans among your Widek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Widek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Widek in 1971 was 86, and 85 in 1977.

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