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Widin Family History

Widin 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: Wedin, Widen, Widing, Wien, Wein, Wilding, Budin, Din, Bodin, Wiggin

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Where is the Widin family from?

You can see how Widin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Widin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Widin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Widin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Widin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widin 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Widin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Widin. For the veterans among your Widin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Widin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Widin in 1966 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widin 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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