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Wedul Family History

Wedul 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: Wedel, Edel, Redel, Weddle, Wendel, Abdul, Bedel, Well, Weil, Leduc

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Where is the Wedul family from?

You can see how Wedul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedul family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wedul family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedul's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wedul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedul 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 24 census records available for the last name Wedul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedul 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wedul. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wedul. For the veterans among your Wedul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedul lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wedul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wedul in 1968 was 70, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedul 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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