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Wedworth Family History

Wedworth 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: Hepworth, Walworth, Cudworth, Wentworth, Keyworth, Woodworth

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Where is the Wedworth family from?

You can see how Wedworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wedworth families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wedworth family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedworth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wedworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedworth 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 68 census records available for the last name Wedworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedworth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wedworth. 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 Wedworth. For the veterans among your Wedworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedworth lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Wedworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wedworth in 1980 was 81, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedworth 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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