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Widlan Family History

Widlan 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: Widman, Willan, Millan, Wieland, Milan, Wadman, Wideman, Wedman

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Where is the Widlan family from?

You can see how Widlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widlan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Widlan families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Widlan families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Widlan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Widlan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widlan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Widlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widlan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Widlan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Widlan. For the veterans among your Widlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widlan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Widlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Widlan in 1978 was 68, and 63 in 2002.

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