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Wedig Family History

Wedig Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with the element wid(u) ‘wood forest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wedig family from?

You can see how Wedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Wedig families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wedig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wedig families in 1880.
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What did your Wedig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wedig. 24% of Wedig 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
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Wedig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedig 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Wedig. 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 652 military records available for the last name Wedig. For the veterans among your Wedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wedig in 1956 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedig 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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