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Wedwick Family History

Wedwick 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: Sedwick, Fenwick, Reddick, Warwick, Sedgwick, Beswick, Ludwick

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Where is the Wedwick family from?

You can see how Wedwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedwick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wedwick families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Wedwick families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wedwick's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wedwick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedwick 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 Wedwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedwick. 34% of Wedwick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wedwick women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wedwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Wedwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedwick 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wedwick. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wedwick. For the veterans among your Wedwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedwick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wedwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wedwick in 1963 was 60, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedwick 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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