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Weddleton Family History

Weddleton 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: Middleton, Pendleton, Eddlemon, Weddle, Embleton, Weddington

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Where is the Weddleton family from?

You can see how Weddleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weddleton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Weddleton families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Weddleton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Weddleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddleton 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 Weddleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weddleton. 30% of Weddleton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Weddleton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weddleton were Machinist and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Weddleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Weddleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddleton 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Weddleton. 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 211 military records available for the last name Weddleton. For the veterans among your Weddleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddleton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weddleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weddleton in 1963 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weddleton 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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