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Widerschein Family History

Widerschein 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: Winterstein, Kerschen, Bierschenk, Dinerstein, Wickersheim

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Widerschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerschein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Widerschein. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Widerschein. For the veterans among your Widerschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerschein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Widerschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Widerschein in 1972 was 55, and 39 in 1996.

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