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Widmar Family History

Widmar Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Vidmar. Compare Widmer.

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


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Where is the Widmar family from?

You can see how Widmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Widmar family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Widmar's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Widmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmar 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 Widmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmar. 26% of Widmar men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Widmar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widmar were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Widmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmar 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Widmar. 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 821 military records available for the last name Widmar. For the veterans among your Widmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmar lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Widmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Widmar in 1943 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widmar 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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