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Widdeman Family History

Widdeman 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: Wideman, Wildeman, Wiedeman, Wurdeman, Widman, Widerman, Wildman

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Where is the Widdeman family from?

You can see how Widdeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widdeman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Widdeman families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Widdeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Widdeman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Widdeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widdeman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Widdeman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Widdeman. For the veterans among your Widdeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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