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Wednig Family History

Wednig 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: Wenig, Wedig, Wernig, Weng, Wedin, Reinig, Reddig, Wedding, Widrig

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Where is the Wednig family from?

You can see how Wednig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wednig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wednig family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wednig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wednig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wednig 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 16 census records available for the last name Wednig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wednig 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wednig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wednig. For the veterans among your Wednig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wednig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wednig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wednig in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wednig 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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