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Wedeven Family History

Wedeven 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: Keeven, Hedeen, Edelen, Weeden, Leven, Eden, Steven, Hedden, Weaver

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Where is the Wedeven family from?

You can see how Wedeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedeven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedeven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wedeven families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedeven's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wedeven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedeven 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 Wedeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wedeven. 100% of Wedeven men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Wedeven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wedeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedeven 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wedeven. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wedeven. For the veterans among your Wedeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedeven lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wedeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wedeven in 1967 was 91, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedeven 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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