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Wedewart Family History

Wedewart 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: Dewart, Stewart, Edward, Ewart, Dewar, Wisehart, Webert, Weder

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Where is the Wedewart family from?

You can see how Wedewart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedewart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedewart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wedewart families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedewart's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wedewart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedewart 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 80 census records available for the last name Wedewart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedewart 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wedewart. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wedewart. For the veterans among your Wedewart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedewart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wedewart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wedewart in 1964 was 82, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedewart 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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