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Widerick Family History

Widerick 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: Widrick, Roderick, Dederick, Limerick, Derick, Widick, Wildrick

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Where is the Widerick family from?

You can see how Widerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widerick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Widerick families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Widerick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Widerick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widerick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widerick 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 200 census records available for the last name Widerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerick 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Widerick. 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 13 military records available for the last name Widerick. For the veterans among your Widerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerick lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Widerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Widerick in 1985 was 66, and 68 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widerick 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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