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Vedwig Family History

Vedwig 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: Edwin, Ludwig, Reddig, Helwig, Herwig, Gerwig, Ewig, Medwid, Redig

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Where is the Vedwig family from?

You can see how Vedwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vedwig families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vedwig's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Vedwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedwig 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 17 census records available for the last name Vedwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedwig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vedwig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vedwig. For the veterans among your Vedwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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