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Widrick Family History

Widrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Widrig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Widrick family from?

You can see how Widrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Widrick families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Widrick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Widrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widrick 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 Widrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widrick. 45% of Widrick men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Widrick women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widrick were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Widrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Widrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widrick 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Widrick. 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 195 military records available for the last name Widrick. For the veterans among your Widrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widrick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Widrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Widrick in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widrick 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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