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Wedertz Family History

Wedertz 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: Webert, Weder, Weerts, Weydert, Wertz, Evertz, Wuertz, Lenertz

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Where is the Wedertz family from?

You can see how Wedertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedertz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wedertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Wedertz families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedertz's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wedertz families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedertz 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 Wedertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedertz. 58% of Wedertz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wedertz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedertz were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Wedertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Wedertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedertz 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Wedertz. 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 130 military records available for the last name Wedertz. For the veterans among your Wedertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedertz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Wedertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wedertz in 1952 was 40, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedertz 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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