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Widenbaum Family History

Widenbaum 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: Lindenbaum, Kienbaum, Birenbaum, Greenbaum, Birnbaum, Rosenbaum

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Widenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenbaum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Widenbaum. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Widenbaum. For the veterans among your Widenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenbaum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Widenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Widenbaum in 1965 was 60, and 86 in 1994.

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