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Wederson Family History

Wederson 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: Pederson, Anderson, Enderson, Peterson, Reierson, Henderson, Enerson

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Where is the Wederson family from?

You can see how Wederson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wederson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wederson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wederson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wederson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wederson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wederson 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 23 census records available for the last name Wederson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wederson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wederson. 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 159 military records available for the last name Wederson. For the veterans among your Wederson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wederson lifespan?

Average Wederson life expectancy in 1972 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wederson 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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