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Widas Family History

Widas 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: Wadas, Vidas, Ida, Vadas, Vilas, Minas, Livas, Iida, Wiles, Wada

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Where is the Widas family from?

You can see how Widas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Widas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Widas family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Widas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Widas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Widas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widas. 60% of Widas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Oyster Fisherman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Widas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Widas. 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 41 military records available for the last name Widas. For the veterans among your Widas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Widas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Widas in 1956 was 34, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widas 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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