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Wedders Family History

Wedders 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: Medders, Fedders, Wonders, Weider, Redder, Fedder, Werder, Pedder

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Where is the Wedders family from?

You can see how Wedders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wedders families living in South Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wedders's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wedders families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Wedders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedders 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wedders. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wedders. For the veterans among your Wedders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedders lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Wedders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wedders in 1983 was 89, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedders 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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