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Widerski Family History

Widerski 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: Swiderski, Wodarski, Winarski, Literski, Demski, Bielski, Wlodarski

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Where is the Widerski family from?

You can see how Widerski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widerski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widerski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Widerski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Widerski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Widerski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widerski 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 Widerski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widerski. 25% of Widerski men worked as a Soldier.

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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

  • Soldier
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Widerski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Widerski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Widerski. 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 71 military records available for the last name Widerski. For the veterans among your Widerski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Widerski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Widerski in 1967 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widerski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widerski 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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