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Widar Family History

Widar Surname 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: Wider, Widmar, Ida, Vilar, Winder, Rider, Kadar, Iida, Wear, Bitar

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Where is the Widar family from?

You can see how Widar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Widar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Widar family living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Widar's in USA. Georgia and 4 other states had the highest population of Widar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Widar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widar 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Widar. 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 15 military records available for the last name Widar. For the veterans among your Widar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Widar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Widar in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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