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Widstrup Family History

Widstrup 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: Bidstrup, Westrup, Wenstrup, Gilstrap, Westrum, Lidstrom, Wistrom

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Where is the Widstrup family from?

You can see how Widstrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widstrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widstrup family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Widstrup's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Widstrup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widstrup 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 33 census records available for the last name Widstrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widstrup 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Widstrup. 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 25 military records available for the last name Widstrup. For the veterans among your Widstrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widstrup lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Widstrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Widstrup in 1971 was 80, and 59 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widstrup 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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