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Widerberg Family History

Widerberg 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: Underberg, Winterberg, Anderberg, Soderberg, Cederberg, Wildenberg

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Where is the Widerberg family from?

You can see how Widerberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widerberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Widerberg families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Widerberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widerberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widerberg 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 240 census records available for the last name Widerberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerberg 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Widerberg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Widerberg. For the veterans among your Widerberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Widerberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Widerberg in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widerberg 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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