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Wideroff Family History

Wideroff 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: Federoff, Winecoff, Nemeroff, Widerman, Niehoff, Dierolf, Wider

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wideroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wideroff 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 Wideroff. 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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What is the average Wideroff lifespan?

Average Wideroff life expectancy in 1990 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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