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Widlus Family History

Widlus 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: Wiles, Wirkus, Wills, Wilgus, Wielgus, Willms, Wilms, Wilusz, Ideus

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What did your Widlus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Widlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widlus 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 Widlus. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Widlus. For the veterans among your Widlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widlus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Widlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Widlus in 1974 was 88, and 71 in 1998.

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