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Widmark Family History

Widmark Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Wid- (see Widman) + mark ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Widmark family from?

You can see how Widmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Widmark families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Widmark's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Widmark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Widmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmark. 32% of Widmark men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Widmark women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widmark were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Widmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Widmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmark 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Widmark. 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 290 military records available for the last name Widmark. For the veterans among your Widmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Widmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Widmark in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widmark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widmark 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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