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Widtfeldt Family History

Widtfeldt 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: Misfeldt, Niedfeldt, Nietfeld, Winterfeldt, Winfield, Hofeldt

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Where is the Widtfeldt family from?

You can see how Widtfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widtfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Widtfeldt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widtfeldt's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Widtfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widtfeldt 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 Widtfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widtfeldt. 50% of Widtfeldt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Widtfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Widtfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widtfeldt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Widtfeldt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Widtfeldt. For the veterans among your Widtfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widtfeldt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Widtfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Widtfeldt in 1961 was 40, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widtfeldt 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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