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Widelka Family History

Widelka 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: Widell, Kudelka, Wilk, Belka, Kivela, Wivell, Witek, Rinella, Bielke

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Where is the Widelka family from?

You can see how Widelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widelka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Widelka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Widelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widelka 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 7 census records available for the last name Widelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widelka 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Widelka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Widelka. For the veterans among your Widelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widelka lifespan?

Average Widelka life expectancy in 1996 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widelka 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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