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Wedster Family History

Wedster 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: Wester, Webster, Weister, Fenster, Easter, Tester, Bester, Pester

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Where is the Wedster family from?

You can see how Wedster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wedster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wedster families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wedster's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wedster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedster 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 119 census records available for the last name Wedster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedster 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wedster. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wedster. For the veterans among your Wedster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedster lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Wedster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wedster in 1990 was 51, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedster 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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