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Vedvig Family History

Vedvig 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: Selvig, Reddig, Helvig, Redig, Wedig, Nervig, Feig, Geddie, Levin

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Where is the Vedvig family from?

You can see how Vedvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vedvig families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vedvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vedvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedvig 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 Vedvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vedvig. 100% of Vedvig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vedvig women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Vedvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Vedvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedvig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Vedvig. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vedvig. For the veterans among your Vedvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedvig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vedvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vedvig in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedvig 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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