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Widmeyer Family History

Widmeyer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Widmaier.

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


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Where is the Widmeyer family from?

You can see how Widmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Widmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Widmeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Widmeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widmeyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widmeyer 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 Widmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Widmeyer. 19% of Widmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Widmeyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Widmeyer were Farm Owner and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Widmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Widmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widmeyer 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Widmeyer. 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 416 military records available for the last name Widmeyer. For the veterans among your Widmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widmeyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Widmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Widmeyer in 1952 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widmeyer 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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