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Widolff Family History

Widolff 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: Ridolfi, Wolff, Wikoff, Wolf, Medoff, Adolf, Midkiff, Widell, Rudolf

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Where is the Widolff family from?

You can see how Widolff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widolff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widolff family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Widolff's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Widolff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widolff 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 Widolff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widolff. 60% of Widolff men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Widolff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Widolff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widolff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Widolff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Widolff. For the veterans among your Widolff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widolff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Widolff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Widolff in 1962 was 72, and 98 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widolff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widolff 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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