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Widau Family History

Widau 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: Ida, Iida, Wada, Sidhu, Vida, Nida, Widman, Dau, Widen, Wiman

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Where is the Widau family from?

You can see how Widau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Widau families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Widau's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Widau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widau 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 151 census records available for the last name Widau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Widau. 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 45 military records available for the last name Widau. For the veterans among your Widau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Widau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Widau in 1964 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widau 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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