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Widra Family History

Widra 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: Wydra, Ida, Mira, Iida, Wada, Riera, Wire, Vida, Cira, Miura

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Where is the Widra family from?

You can see how Widra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Widra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Widra families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Widra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Widra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widra 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 Widra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Widra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widra 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Widra. 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 124 military records available for the last name Widra. For the veterans among your Widra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Widra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Widra in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widra 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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