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Widenor Family History

Widenor 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: Widener, Ridenour, Wisener, Widner, Widen, Wider, Wiener, Ridener

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Where is the Widenor family from?

You can see how Widenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Widenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Widenor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Widenor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widenor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widenor 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 Widenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widenor. 50% of Widenor men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Widenor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Widenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenor 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Widenor. 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 87 military records available for the last name Widenor. For the veterans among your Widenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Widenor in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widenor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widenor 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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