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Widers Family History

Widers 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: Winders, Wider, Siders, Wiers, Winder, Rivers, Rider, Wiles, Widmer

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Where is the Widers family from?

You can see how Widers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widers family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Widers's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Widers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Widers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widers 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Widers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Widers. For the veterans among your Widers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widers lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Widers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Widers in 1990 was 26, and 20 in 1992.

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