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Widderich Family History

Widderich 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: Diederich, Wiedrich, Wunderlich, Widder, Wildrick, Willrich, Jindrich

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Where is the Widderich family from?

You can see how Widderich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widderich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widderich family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widderich's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Widderich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widderich 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 45 census records available for the last name Widderich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widderich 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Widderich. 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 24 military records available for the last name Widderich. For the veterans among your Widderich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widderich lifespan?

Average Widderich life expectancy in 2001 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widderich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widderich 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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