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Widensky Family History

Widensky 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: Wilensky, Wicinski, Minsky, Swiderski, Gilinsky, Linsky, Widen

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Where is the Widensky family from?

You can see how Widensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widensky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widensky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Widensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widensky 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 46 census records available for the last name Widensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widensky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Widensky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Widensky. For the veterans among your Widensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widensky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Widensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Widensky in 1969 was 76, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widensky 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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