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Wedenfeld Family History

Wedenfeld 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: Wiedenfeld, Edenfield, Wiesenfeld, Weinfeld, Denfeld, Seidenfeld

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Where is the Wedenfeld family from?

You can see how Wedenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wedenfeld families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedenfeld's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wedenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedenfeld 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 40 census records available for the last name Wedenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedenfeld 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 Wedenfeld. 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 Wedenfeld. For the veterans among your Wedenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedenfeld lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedenfeld

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