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Wedham Family History

Wedham 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: Wenham, Windham, Derham, Witham, Woodham, Winham, Needham, Oldham

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Where is the Wedham family from?

You can see how Wedham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wedham families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wedham's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wedham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedham 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 80 census records available for the last name Wedham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wedham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wedham. For the veterans among your Wedham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedham

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