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Weddall Family History

Weddall 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: Weddell, Weddle, Kendall, Reddell, Westall, Siddall, Waddell, Woodall

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Where is the Weddall family from?

You can see how Weddall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weddall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Weddall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weddall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weddall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weddall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weddall. 75% of Weddall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Household
    13%

What Weddall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weddall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddall 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Weddall. 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 37 military records available for the last name Weddall. For the veterans among your Weddall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Weddall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Weddall in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weddall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weddall 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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