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Wedershen Family History

Wedershen 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: Pedersen, Andersen, Cedergren, Petersen, Feddersen, Gershen, Pederson

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Where is the Wedershen family from?

You can see how Wedershen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedershen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wedershen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedershen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wedershen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedershen 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 4 census records available for the last name Wedershen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedershen 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 Wedershen. 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 Wedershen. For the veterans among your Wedershen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedershen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedershen

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