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Widergren Family History

Widergren 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: Sodergren, Cedergren, Widerman, Wigren, Ostergren, Westergren

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Where is the Widergren family from?

You can see how Widergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widergren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Widergren family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widergren's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Widergren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widergren 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 161 census records available for the last name Widergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widergren 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Widergren. 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 67 military records available for the last name Widergren. For the veterans among your Widergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widergren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Widergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Widergren in 1968 was 72, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widergren 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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