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Widzer Family History

Widzer 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, Winzer, Widner, Widder, Widger, Wider, Winter, Winder, Rider

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Where is the Widzer family from?

You can see how Widzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widzer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widzer 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 32 census records available for the last name Widzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widzer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Widzer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Widzer. For the veterans among your Widzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Widzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Widzer in 1964 was 79, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widzer 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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