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Widmaier Family History

Widmaier Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria Austria): status name for a tenant farmer who held a so-called widem.

Middle High German widem(e) agricultural land and farm endowed to the church for the purpose of supporting the local priest.

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


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Where is the Widmaier family from?

You can see how Widmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmaier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Widmaier family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widmaier's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Widmaier families in 1891.
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What did your Widmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmaier. 26% of Widmaier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Widmaier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widmaier were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Widmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmaier 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Widmaier. 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 754 military records available for the last name Widmaier. For the veterans among your Widmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmaier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Widmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Widmaier in 1952 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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