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Widisky Family History

Widisky 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: Widick, Wicinski, Minsky, Wolsky, Gilinsky, Linsky, Widing, Windisch

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Where is the Widisky family from?

You can see how Widisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widisky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Widisky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Widisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widisky 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 5 census records available for the last name Widisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widisky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Widisky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Widisky. For the veterans among your Widisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widisky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Widisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Widisky in 1966 was 55, and 72 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widisky 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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