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Widolf Family History

Widolf 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: Wolf, Adolf, Widell, Rudolf, Ridolfi, Wilf, Woolf, Idol, Wikoff, Wild

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Where is the Widolf family from?

You can see how Widolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Widolf family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Widolf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Widolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widolf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Widolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widolf 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Widolf. 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 14 military records available for the last name Widolf. For the veterans among your Widolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widolf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Widolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Widolf in 1970 was 86, and 59 in 1997.

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