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Widmayer Family History

Widmayer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Widmaier. Americanized form of Slovenian Vidmajer itself of South German origin (see Widmaier).

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


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Where is the Widmayer family from?

You can see how Widmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widmayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Widmayer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Widmayer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Widmayer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmayer 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 Widmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmayer. 16% of Widmayer men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Widmayer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widmayer were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Widmayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Widmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmayer 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Widmayer. 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 715 military records available for the last name Widmayer. For the veterans among your Widmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmayer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Widmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Widmayer in 1957 was 53, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widmayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widmayer 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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