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Widstrom Family History

Widstrom 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: Lidstrom, Wistrom, Wikstrom, Wenstrom, Edstrom, Hedstrom, Lindstrom

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Where is the Widstrom family from?

You can see how Widstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Widstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 87% of all the recorded Widstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Widstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widstrom 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 Widstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widstrom. 50% of Widstrom men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Widstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Widstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widstrom 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Widstrom. 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 85 military records available for the last name Widstrom. For the veterans among your Widstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Widstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Widstrom in 1965 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widstrom 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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