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Widerman Family History

Widerman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Widder ‘ram’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

Probably one of the names selected at random from vocabulary words by government officials when surnames were made compulsory.

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


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Where is the Widerman family from?

You can see how Widerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Widerman families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Widerman's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Widerman families in 1891.
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What did your Widerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widerman. 25% of Widerman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Widerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widerman 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Widerman. 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 265 military records available for the last name Widerman. For the veterans among your Widerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Widerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Widerman in 1962 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widerman 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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