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Wedsted Family History

Wedsted 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: Westen, Wester, Webster, Winsted, Weister, Fenster, Easter, Westby

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Where is the Wedsted family from?

You can see how Wedsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedsted families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wedsted families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedsted's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Wedsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedsted 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 64 census records available for the last name Wedsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedsted 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wedsted. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wedsted. For the veterans among your Wedsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedsted lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Wedsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wedsted in 1972 was 47, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedsted 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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