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Widrowitz Family History

Widrowitz 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: Horowitz, Borowitz, Lipkowitz, Liebowitz, Smilowitz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Widrowitz family from?

You can see how Widrowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widrowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widrowitz families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widrowitz's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Widrowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widrowitz 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 48 census records available for the last name Widrowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widrowitz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Widrowitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Widrowitz. For the veterans among your Widrowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widrowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Widrowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Widrowitz in 1967 was 94, and 81 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widrowitz 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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