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Widelitz Family History

Widelitz 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: Kienitz, Wiltz, Weitz, Widell, Dewitz, Gitlitz, Belitz, Deliz

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Where is the Widelitz family from?

You can see how Widelitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widelitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Widelitz families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Widelitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widelitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widelitz 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 Widelitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widelitz. 100% of Widelitz men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Widelitz women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Widelitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Widelitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widelitz 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Widelitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Widelitz. For the veterans among your Widelitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widelitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Widelitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Widelitz in 1963 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widelitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widelitz 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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