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Wedlich Family History

Wedlich 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: Redlich, Weidlich, Belich, Yelich, Welsch, Welch, Gerlich, Perlich

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Where is the Wedlich family from?

You can see how Wedlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wedlich family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedlich's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wedlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedlich 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 118 census records available for the last name Wedlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedlich 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wedlich. 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 198 military records available for the last name Wedlich. For the veterans among your Wedlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedlich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Wedlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wedlich in 1971 was 82, and 95 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedlich 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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