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Wedoo Family History

Wedoo 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: Dedon, Wedel, Pedro, Wedin, Ledo, Woo, Weedon, Weldon, Dedo, Weder

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Where is the Wedoo family from?

You can see how Wedoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wedoo families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedoo's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wedoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedoo 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 Wedoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailoring And Dry Cleaning was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wedoo. 100% of Wedoo women worked as a Tailoring And Dry Cleaning.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoring And Dry Cleaning
    100%

What Wedoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wedoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedoo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wedoo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wedoo. For the veterans among your Wedoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedoo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Wedoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wedoo in 1969 was 86, and 64 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedoo 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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