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Widseth Family History

Widseth 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: Finseth, Lindseth, Wimsett, Wilmeth, Winsett, Helseth, Seth, Wise

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Where is the Widseth family from?

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

What did your Widseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Widseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widseth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Widseth. 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 26 military records available for the last name Widseth. For the veterans among your Widseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widseth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Widseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Widseth in 1951 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

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