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Vedin Family History

Vedin 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: Verdin, Hedin, Wedin, Ledin, Medin, Edin, Redin, Melin, Pepin, Eden

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Where is the Vedin family from?

You can see how Vedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vedin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vedin families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vedin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vedin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedin 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 Vedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vedin. 100% of Vedin men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Vedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedin 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Vedin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vedin. For the veterans among your Vedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Vedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vedin in 1965 was 83, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vedin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedin 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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