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Widenhorn Family History

Widenhorn 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: Whitehorn, Einhorn, Ridenhour, Ziegenhorn, Wittenborn, Biedenharn

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Where is the Widenhorn family from?

You can see how Widenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widenhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Widenhorn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Widenhorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Widenhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widenhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Widenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenhorn 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Widenhorn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Widenhorn. For the veterans among your Widenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenhorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Widenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Widenhorn in 1972 was 57, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widenhorn 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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