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Widber Family History

Widber 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: Widmer, Widner, Wieber, Widder, Widger, Wider, Wilber, Winter, Winder

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Where is the Widber family from?

You can see how Widber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Widber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Widber family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Widber's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Widber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widber 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 223 census records available for the last name Widber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widber 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Widber. 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 43 military records available for the last name Widber. For the veterans among your Widber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Widber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Widber in 1965 was 90, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widber 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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