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Widenstrom Family History

Widenstrom 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: Wenstrom, Renstrom, Sederstrom, Cederstrom, Soderstrom, Lidstrom

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Widenstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenstrom 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Widenstrom. 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 Widenstrom. For the veterans among your Widenstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenstrom lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Widenstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Widenstrom in 1978 was 69, and 83 in 1996.

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