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Weddel Family History

Weddel Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Weddle see Waddell. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weddel family from?

You can see how Weddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weddel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Weddel families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weddel's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Weddel families in 1891.
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What did your Weddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weddel. 20% of Weddel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weddel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weddel were Labor and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Supervisor
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddel 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Weddel. 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 496 military records available for the last name Weddel. For the veterans among your Weddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Weddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Weddel in 1961 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weddel 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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