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Widera Family History

Widera 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: Wider, Winder, Rider, Pitera, Riera, Madera, Widmer, Fodera, Weider

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Where is the Widera family from?

You can see how Widera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Widera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Widera family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Widera's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Widera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widera 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 Widera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widera. 43% of Widera 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Widera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Widera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widera 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Widera. 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 328 military records available for the last name Widera. For the veterans among your Widera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widera lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Widera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Widera in 1962 was 75, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widera 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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