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Widert Family History

Widert 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, Wikert, Weidert, Winder, Rider, Wilbert, Wilfert, Widmer

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Where is the Widert family from?

You can see how Widert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Widert families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Widert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widert 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 69 census records available for the last name Widert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widert 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Widert. 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 8 military records available for the last name Widert. For the veterans among your Widert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widert lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Widert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Widert in 1982 was 87, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widert 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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