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Weddal Family History

Weddal 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: Weddel, Weddle, Wendel, Wedel, Wedman, Weeda, Wersal, Wedde, Weida

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Where is the Weddal family from?

You can see how Weddal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weddal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Weddal family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Weddal's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Weddal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddal 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 106 census records available for the last name Weddal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddal 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Weddal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Weddal. For the veterans among your Weddal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddal lifespan?

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