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Wedderington Family History

Wedderington 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: Weddington, Wetherington, Witherington, Hetherington, Reddington

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Where is the Wedderington family from?

You can see how Wedderington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedderington family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Wedderington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wedderington families living in Northumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wedderington's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wedderington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedderington 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 10 census records available for the last name Wedderington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedderington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wedderington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wedderington. For the veterans among your Wedderington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedderington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedderington

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