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Wedll Family History

Wedll 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: Wedel, Well, Weill, Wedell, Bell, Wall, Will, Fell, Hell, Neill

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Where is the Wedll family from?

You can see how Wedll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedll family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wedll families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedll's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wedll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedll 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 68 census records available for the last name Wedll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedll 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wedll. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wedll. For the veterans among your Wedll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedll lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Wedll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wedll in 1984 was 26, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedll 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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