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Wedell Family History

Wedell Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wedel. This surname was in the past also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Wedell family from?

You can see how Wedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wedell families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wedell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wedell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedell 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 Wedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wedell. 100% of Wedell 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 Wedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedell 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Wedell. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Wedell. For the veterans among your Wedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wedell in 1955 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedell 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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