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Widemer Family History

Widemer 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: Widmer, Wiemer, Widener, Wiedemer, Wimmer, Riemer, Wideman, Wieler

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Where is the Widemer family from?

You can see how Widemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widemer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Widemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Widemer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Widemer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widemer 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 Widemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widemer. 100% of Widemer men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Widemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widemer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Widemer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Widemer. For the veterans among your Widemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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