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Wedekamm Family History

Wedekamm 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: Wedekind, Wehrkamp, Seekamp, Wetenkamp, Weitkamp, Wedeking, Weitekamp

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Where is the Wedekamm family from?

You can see how Wedekamm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedekamm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wedekamm families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedekamm's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Wedekamm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedekamm 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 46 census records available for the last name Wedekamm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedekamm 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wedekamm. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wedekamm. For the veterans among your Wedekamm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedekamm lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Wedekamm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wedekamm in 1975 was 66, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedekamm 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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