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Widtman Family History

Widtman 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, Wideman, Witman, Wittman, Titman, Wortman, Mittman, Rittman

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Where is the Widtman family from?

You can see how Widtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Widtman families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Widtman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Widtman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widtman 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 Widtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Widtman. 100% of Widtman men worked as an Optician.

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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

  • Optician
    100%

What Widtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Widtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widtman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Widtman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Widtman. For the veterans among your Widtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widtman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Widtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Widtman in 1980 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Widtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widtman 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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