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Wedman Family History

Wedman Surname Meaning

Dutch: status name from wed(e)man ‘widower’. Swedish: ornamental name composed of (a variant of) the elements ved ‘wood forest’ (probably from a placename ultimately from Old Swedish vithr ‘wood forest’) + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of North German Wedmann: topographic name from Middle Low German wede ‘forest wood’ + man ‘man’ for someone who dwelled near a forest.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wedman family from?

You can see how Wedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wedman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wedman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wedman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wedman families in 1891.
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What did your Wedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wedman. 100% of Wedman 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedman 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Wedman. 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 256 military records available for the last name Wedman. For the veterans among your Wedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wedman in 1953 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedman 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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