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Widyn Family History

Widyn 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: Widen, Wien, Iden, Wilden, Wion, Widman, Wedin, Weiden, Wiman, Widing

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Where is the Widyn family from?

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

What did your Widyn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Widyn 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 Widyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Widyn. 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 53 military records available for the last name Widyn. For the veterans among your Widyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widyn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Widyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Widyn in 1973 was 84, and 93 in 1995.

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