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Wedepohl Family History

Wedepohl 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: Hudepohl, Wedel, Weseloh, Wedell, Edel, Redel, Pohl, Wendel, Wedekind

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Where is the Wedepohl family from?

You can see how Wedepohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedepohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedepohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wedepohl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedepohl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wedepohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedepohl 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 Wedepohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wedepohl. 34% of Wedepohl men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Dress Cutter
    34%

What Wedepohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Wedepohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedepohl 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wedepohl. 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 118 military records available for the last name Wedepohl. For the veterans among your Wedepohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedepohl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wedepohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wedepohl in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedepohl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedepohl 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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