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Widmann Family History

Widmann Name Meaning

South German: status name from Middle High German widem(e) ‘prebend’ (church-owned property in the form of land a farm etc. for agricultural use mostly to support the village priest) + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Wiedmann, Wiedman, Wiemann, Wiman, Eismann, Widmar, Wissmann

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Where is the Widmann family from?

You can see how Widmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Widmann family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Widmann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Widmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmann. 11% of Widmann men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Widmann women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widmann were Electrician and Clerk. .

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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
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Widmann. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Widmann. For the veterans among your Widmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Widmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Widmann in 1954 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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