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Wedhorn Family History

Wedhorn 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: Welborn, Wedmore, Melhorn, Seahorn, Sehorn, Horn, Thorn, Wetmore

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Where is the Wedhorn family from?

You can see how Wedhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedhorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wedhorn families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedhorn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wedhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedhorn 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 Wedhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beauty Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wedhorn. 50% of Wedhorn women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Wedhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Wedhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedhorn 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Wedhorn. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wedhorn. For the veterans among your Wedhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedhorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wedhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wedhorn in 1964 was 79, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedhorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedhorn 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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