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Widenmann Family History

Widenmann 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: Wiedenmann, Wideman, Widerman, Wiesmann, Wiemann, Wiegmann, Eisenmann

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Where is the Widenmann family from?

You can see how Widenmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widenmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widenmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Widenmann families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Widenmann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Widenmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widenmann 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 137 census records available for the last name Widenmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widenmann 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Widenmann. 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 192 military records available for the last name Widenmann. For the veterans among your Widenmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widenmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Widenmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Widenmann in 1965 was 78, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widenmann 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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