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Wedekin Family History

Wedekin 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, Wedeking, Wedin, Wendelin, Heekin, Eden, Severin, Wein

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Where is the Wedekin family from?

You can see how Wedekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedekin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedekin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wedekin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedekin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wedekin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Wedekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedekin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wedekin. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wedekin. For the veterans among your Wedekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedekin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Wedekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wedekin in 1968 was 89, and 44 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedekin 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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