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Widenhamer Family History

Widenhamer 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: Weidenhamer, Weidenhammer, Bodenhamer, Eisenhauer, Wisenbaker

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Where is the Widenhamer family from?

You can see how Widenhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenhamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Widenhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Widenhamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Widenhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widenhamer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Widenhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenhamer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Widenhamer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Widenhamer. For the veterans among your Widenhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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