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Widran Family History

Widran 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: Widman, Kieran, Wadman, Wideman, Wierman, Wedman, Kidman, Widerman

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Where is the Widran family from?

You can see how Widran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widran family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Widran's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Widran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widran 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Widran. 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 18 military records available for the last name Widran. For the veterans among your Widran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widran lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Widran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Widran in 1974 was 86, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widran 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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