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Widmier Family History

Widmier 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: Widmer, Widmyer, Widmaier, Didier, Wimmer, Widner, Wilmer, Widder

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Where is the Widmier family from?

You can see how Widmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Widmier families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Widmier's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Widmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmier 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 Widmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widmier. 100% of Widmier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Widmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Widmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Widmier. 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 59 military records available for the last name Widmier. For the veterans among your Widmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Widmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Widmier in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widmier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widmier 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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