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Widelski Family History

Widelski 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: Bielski, Swiderski, Witulski, Sielski, Podolski, Demski, Wolski

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Where is the Widelski family from?

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

What did your Widelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widelski. 50% of Widelski men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Widelski women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Widelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Widelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widelski 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Widelski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Widelski. For the veterans among your Widelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widelski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Widelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Widelski in 1966 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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