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Widemeyer Family History

Widemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Widmeyer, Wiedmeyer, Wittmeyer, Rodemeyer, Tiemeyer

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Where is the Widemeyer family from?

You can see how Widemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widemeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Widemeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Widemeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widemeyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widemeyer 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 Widemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widemeyer. 34% of Widemeyer men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Widemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Widemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widemeyer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Widemeyer. 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 63 military records available for the last name Widemeyer. For the veterans among your Widemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widemeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Widemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Widemeyer in 1961 was 66, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widemeyer 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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