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Widenman Family History

Widenman 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: Wideman, Widerman, Widman, Wierman, Wenman, Eidelman, Wilderman

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Where is the Widenman family from?

You can see how Widenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widenman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Widenman family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Widenman's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Widenman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widenman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Widenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Widenman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Widenman. For the veterans among your Widenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Widenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Widenman in 1968 was 78, and 97 in 1982.

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