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Widowsky Family History

Widowsky 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: Witowski, Sadowsky, Sadowski, Lipovsky, Kijowski, Wilkowski, Lipowski

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Where is the Widowsky family from?

You can see how Widowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Widowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Widowsky families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widowsky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Widowsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widowsky 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 Widowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Widowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Widowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widowsky 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Widowsky. 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 38 military records available for the last name Widowsky. For the veterans among your Widowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widowsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Widowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Widowsky in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widowsky 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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