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Weddon Family History

Weddon 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: Seddon, Leddon, Weedon, Weldon, Weadon, Hedden, Weddle, Eldon, Haddon

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Where is the Weddon family from?

You can see how Weddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weddon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weddon family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weddon's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Weddon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddon 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 Weddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weddon. 100% of Weddon 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
    100%

What Weddon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Weddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddon 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Weddon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Weddon. For the veterans among your Weddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Weddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weddon in 1979 was 35, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weddon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weddon 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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