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Wedgman Family History

Wedgman 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: Wedman, Weigman, Wegman, Wellman, Widman, Wadman, Wideman, Edman

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Where is the Wedgman family from?

You can see how Wedgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedgman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wedgman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedgman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wedgman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedgman 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 35 census records available for the last name Wedgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedgman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wedgman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wedgman. For the veterans among your Wedgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedgman lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Wedgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wedgman in 1990 was 84, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedgman 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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