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Wedderburn Family History

Wedderburn Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Wedderburn in Berwickshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wedderburn family from?

You can see how Wedderburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedderburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wedderburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Wedderburn families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wedderburn's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wedderburn families in 1891.
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What did your Wedderburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wedderburn. 67% of Wedderburn men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Wedderburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedderburn were Horseman On Farm and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Horseman On Farm
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Wedderburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedderburn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wedderburn. 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 628 military records available for the last name Wedderburn. For the veterans among your Wedderburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedderburn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wedderburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wedderburn in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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