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Widersheim Family History

Widersheim 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: Wickersheim, Wertheim, Petersheim, Dershem, Hillesheim, Winterstein

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Where is the Widersheim family from?

You can see how Widersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widersheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widersheim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Widersheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widersheim families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Widersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widersheim 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Widersheim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Widersheim. For the veterans among your Widersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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