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Wedlake Family History

Wedlake Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wedlock.

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


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Where is the Wedlake family from?

You can see how Wedlake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedlake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedlake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Wedlake families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wedlake's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wedlake families in 1891.
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What did your Wedlake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wedlake. 12% of Wedlake men worked as a Carpenter and 80% of Wedlake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedlake were Colliery Hewer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer Retired
    12%
  • Wireless Operator
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Wedlake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wedlake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedlake 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Wedlake. 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 593 military records available for the last name Wedlake. For the veterans among your Wedlake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedlake lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wedlake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wedlake in 1960 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedlake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedlake 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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