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Widmark Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Wid- (see Widman ) + mark ‘land’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Widman, Lindmark, Wikman, Wideman, Waymack, Vidmar, Widmer, Wingard

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Where is the Widmark family from?

You can see how Widmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Widmark families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Widmark's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Widmark families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Widmark. 50% of Widmark men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmark 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Widmark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Widmark. For the veterans among your Widmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Widmark in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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