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Widmeier Family History

Widmeier 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: Widmeyer, Widmaier, Widmer, Wiedmeyer, Widmyer, Wiedmaier, Widmayer

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Where is the Widmeier family from?

You can see how Widmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Widmeier families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Widmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Widmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmeier. 100% of Widmeier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Widmeier women worked as a None. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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What Widmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Widmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmeier 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Widmeier. 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 159 military records available for the last name Widmeier. For the veterans among your Widmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Widmeier in 1963 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

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