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Widero Family History

Widero 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, Cicero, Widmer, Weider, Wiker, Rivero, Wieder

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Where is the Widero family from?

You can see how Widero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widero family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widero's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Widero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widero 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 32 census records available for the last name Widero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widero 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Widero. 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 6 military records available for the last name Widero. For the veterans among your Widero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widero lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Widero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Widero in 1980 was 85, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widero 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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