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Vidman Family History

Vidman 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: Widman, Kidman, Vidmar, Eidman, Sidman, Kinman, Titman, Aikman

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Where is the Vidman family from?

You can see how Vidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vidman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vidman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vidman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vidman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidman 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 Vidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vidman. 100% of Vidman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Vidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Vidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidman 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Vidman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vidman. For the veterans among your Vidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Vidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vidman in 1970 was 63, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vidman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidman 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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