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Widdecke Family History

Widdecke 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: Windecker, Wienecke, Luedecke, Waldeck, Winiecki, Biddick, Witbeck

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Where is the Widdecke family from?

You can see how Widdecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widdecke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Widdecke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widdecke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Widdecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdecke 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 Widdecke. 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 180 military records available for the last name Widdecke. For the veterans among your Widdecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widdecke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Widdecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Widdecke in 1967 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widdecke 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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