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Wedeler Family History

Wedeler 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: Weller, Medler, Weddle, Wheeler, Keeler, Wedel, Weppler, Peeler

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Where is the Wedeler family from?

You can see how Wedeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wedeler family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wedeler's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Wedeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedeler 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 10 census records available for the last name Wedeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedeler 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wedeler. 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 Wedeler. For the veterans among your Wedeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedeler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedeler 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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