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Wedgery Family History

Wedgery 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: Ledger, Widger, Weder, Edgerly, Wenger, Medbery, Hedger, Wengert

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Where is the Wedgery family from?

You can see how Wedgery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedgery family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wedgery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wedgery families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wedgery's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wedgery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedgery 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 Wedgery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wedgery. 100% of Wedgery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wedgery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Wedgery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedgery 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wedgery. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wedgery. For the veterans among your Wedgery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedgery lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wedgery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wedgery in 1968 was 78, and 100 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedgery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedgery 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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