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Widerquist Family History

Widerquist 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: Soderquist, Cederquist, Winquist, Lagerquist, Berquist, Sideris

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Where is the Widerquist family from?

You can see how Widerquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widerquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widerquist families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widerquist's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Widerquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widerquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widerquist ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Widerquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerquist 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Widerquist. 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 21 military records available for the last name Widerquist. For the veterans among your Widerquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerquist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Widerquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Widerquist in 1968 was 68, and 82 in 1994.

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