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Widun Family History

Widun 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: Widen, Wien, Iden, Wilden, Wion, Widman, Wedin, Weiden, Wiman, Widing

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Where is the Widun family from?

You can see how Widun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Widun family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Widun's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Widun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widun 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 31 census records available for the last name Widun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widun 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Widun. 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 15 military records available for the last name Widun. For the veterans among your Widun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widun lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Widun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Widun in 1972 was 67, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widun 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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