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Widebeck Family History

Widebeck 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: Witbeck, Birkbeck, Lebeck, Dilbeck, Woodbeck, Whitbeck, Wiebers

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Where is the Widebeck family from?

You can see how Widebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widebeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widebeck families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Widebeck's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Widebeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widebeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Widebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widebeck 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Widebeck. 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 5 military records available for the last name Widebeck. For the veterans among your Widebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widebeck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Widebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Widebeck in 1974 was 76, and 68 in 2002.

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