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Widawski Family History

Widawski 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: Witowski, Wodarski, Winarski, Sadowski, Wlodarski, Morawski, Wicinski

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Where is the Widawski family from?

You can see how Widawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widawski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widawski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Widawski families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Widawski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widawski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widawski 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 196 census records available for the last name Widawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widawski 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Widawski. 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 80 military records available for the last name Widawski. For the veterans among your Widawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widawski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Widawski in 1963 was 71, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widawski 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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