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Widemon Family History

Widemon 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: Wideman, Wilemon, Widman, Widerman, Gideon, Widen, Wireman, Wiseman

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Where is the Widemon family from?

You can see how Widemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widemon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Widemon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Widemon families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Widemon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Widemon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widemon 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 Widemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widemon. 67% of Widemon men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Widemon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widemon were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Widemon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Widemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widemon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Widemon. 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 116 military records available for the last name Widemon. For the veterans among your Widemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widemon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Widemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Widemon in 1961 was 37, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widemon 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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