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Wedi Family History

Wedi 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: Wei, Bedi, Wedin, Wedig, Mei, Wen, Wenk, Fei, Wade, Webb

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Where is the Wedi family from?

You can see how Wedi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wedi families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedi's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wedi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedi 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 Wedi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wedi. 100% of Wedi men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wedi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Wedi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedi 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wedi. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wedi. For the veterans among your Wedi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Wedi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wedi in 1973 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedi 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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