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Widmeir Family History

Widmeir 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: Widmer, Wimmer, Widner, Wilmer, Widder, Widger, Wider, Wismer, Wiemer

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Where is the Widmeir family from?

You can see how Widmeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmeir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widmeir family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Widmeir's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Widmeir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmeir 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 Widmeir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Potter Sorter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widmeir. 100% of Widmeir men worked as a Potter Sorter.

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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

  • Potter Sorter
    100%

What Widmeir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Widmeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmeir 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Widmeir. 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 11 military records available for the last name Widmeir. For the veterans among your Widmeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmeir lifespan?

Average Widmeir life expectancy in 1997 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widmeir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widmeir 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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