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Wedina Family History

Wedina 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: Medina, Wedin, Wein, Regina, Pecina, Reina, Weldin, Godina, Hedin

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Where is the Wedina family from?

You can see how Wedina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wedina family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wedina's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wedina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedina 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 40 census records available for the last name Wedina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedina 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wedina. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wedina. For the veterans among your Wedina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedina lifespan?

Average Wedina life expectancy in 1987 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedina 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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