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Wedner Family History

Wedner 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: Wiedner, Weiner, Wenner, Widner, Weder, Werner, Redner, Weidner

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Where is the Wedner family from?

You can see how Wedner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wedner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wedner families living in Middlesex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wedner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wedner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedner 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 Wedner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedner. 32% of Wedner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wedner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedner were Clerk and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Wedner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wedner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedner 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Wedner. 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 Wedner. For the veterans among your Wedner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wedner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wedner in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedner 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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