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Weadel Family History

Weadel 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: Wendel, Wedel, Readel, Weidel, Wadel, Weddel, Leader, Wade, Edel

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Where is the Weadel family from?

You can see how Weadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weadel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weadel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Weadel family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weadel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Weadel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Weadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weadel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weadel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Weadel. For the veterans among your Weadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weadel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1989, in the United States, Weadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weadel in 1955 was 67, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weadel 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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