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Widis Family History

Widis 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: Idris, Rodis, Wiles, Sides, Riis, Wedin, Widen, Vides, Widing, Witts

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Where is the Widis family from?

You can see how Widis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Widis families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Widis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Widis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widis 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 81 census records available for the last name Widis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Widis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Widis. For the veterans among your Widis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Widis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Widis in 1970 was 79, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widis 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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