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Widenann Family History

Widenann 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, Wiemann, Widmann, Wiedenmann, Weidemann, Wiedemann, Wieland

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Where is the Widenann family from?

You can see how Widenann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Widenann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Widenann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widenann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Widenann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenann 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Widenann. 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 1 military records available for the last name Widenann. For the veterans among your Widenann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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