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Widenski Family History

Widenski 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: Wicinski, Swiderski, Wilensky, Winski, Wilinski, Wisinski, Kilinski

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Where is the Widenski family from?

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

What did your Widenski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Widenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Widenski. 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 Widenski. For the veterans among your Widenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Widenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Widenski in 1962 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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