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Wedderston Family History

Wedderston 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: Edgerton, Balderston, Enderson, Weddington, Henderson, Fenderson

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Where is the Wedderston family from?

You can see how Wedderston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedderston family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Wedderston families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedderston's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Wedderston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedderston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wedderston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedderston 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 Wedderston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wedderston. For the veterans among your Wedderston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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