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Widener Family History

Widener Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weidner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Widener family from?

You can see how Widener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Widener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Widener family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Widener's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Widener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widener 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 Widener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widener. 22% of Widener men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Widener women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widener were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Widener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Widener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widener 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Widener. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Widener. For the veterans among your Widener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widener lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Widener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Widener in 1950 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widener 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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