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Wedda Family History

Wedda 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: Weeda, Wedde, Weida, Seda, Cerda, Wendt, Weddle, Reddy, Wada, Weide

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Where is the Wedda family from?

You can see how Wedda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wedda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wedda family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedda's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wedda families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedda 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 96 census records available for the last name Wedda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedda 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wedda. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wedda. For the veterans among your Wedda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedda lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Wedda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wedda in 1973 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedda 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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