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Widmoyer Family History

Widmoyer 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: Widmyer, Widmayer, Widmeyer, Widmer, Wiedmeyer, Widmaier, Whitmoyer

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Where is the Widmoyer family from?

You can see how Widmoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmoyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Widmoyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Widmoyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widmoyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmoyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widmoyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Widmoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmoyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Widmoyer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Widmoyer. For the veterans among your Widmoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmoyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Widmoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Widmoyer in 1971 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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