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Widerstein Family History

Widerstein 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: Winterstein, Dinerstein, Fierstein, Feuerstein, Adelstein, Eisenstein

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Where is the Widerstein family from?

You can see how Widerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widerstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widerstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widerstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widerstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widerstein 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 28 census records available for the last name Widerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerstein 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Widerstein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Widerstein. For the veterans among your Widerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerstein lifespan?

Average Widerstein life expectancy in 1981 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widerstein 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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