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Wedelin Family History

Wedelin 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: Wendelin, Wedekind, Wedel, Medlin, Medellin, Wedin, Lemelin, Hedglin

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Where is the Wedelin family from?

You can see how Wedelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wedelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wedelin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedelin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wedelin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wedelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedelin. 100% of Wedelin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wedelin women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wedelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wedelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedelin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wedelin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wedelin. For the veterans among your Wedelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedelin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wedelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wedelin in 1963 was 72, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedelin 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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