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Widich Family History

Widich 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: Widick, Milich, Winch, Rodich, Wiech, Wisch, Widing, Windisch, Wich

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Where is the Widich family from?

You can see how Widich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Widich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Widich. 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 56 military records available for the last name Widich. For the veterans among your Widich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Widich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Widich in 1976 was 81, and 65 in 2000.

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