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Wideriksen Family History

Wideriksen 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: Didriksen, Eriksen, Frederiksen, Derksen, Iversen, Findeisen, Sideris

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Where is the Wideriksen family from?

You can see how Wideriksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wideriksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wideriksen families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wideriksen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wideriksen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wideriksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wideriksen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wideriksen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wideriksen. For the veterans among your Wideriksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wideriksen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wideriksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wideriksen in 1972 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wideriksen 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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