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Van Wedell Family History

Van Wedell 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: Van Dell, Van Heel, Van Andel, Van Winkle, Van Pelt, Cantwell

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Where is the Van Wedell family from?

You can see how Van Wedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wedell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Wedell families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Wedell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Van Wedell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Wedell 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 131 census records available for the last name Van Wedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wedell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Wedell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Van Wedell. For the veterans among your Van Wedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Wedell

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