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Widtmann Family History

Widtmann 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: Wittmann, Widmann, Widman, Wideman, Wissmann, Wiesmann, Willmann

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Where is the Widtmann family from?

You can see how Widtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widtmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Widtmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Widtmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widtmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widtmann 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 49 census records available for the last name Widtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widtmann 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Widtmann. 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 106 military records available for the last name Widtmann. For the veterans among your Widtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widtmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Widtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Widtmann in 1964 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widtmann 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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