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Weedin Family History

Weedin 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: Weldin, Wedin, Weedon, Peedin, Weeden, Wein, Bredin, Verdin, Hedin

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Where is the Weedin family from?

You can see how Weedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weedin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Weedin families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weedin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Weedin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weedin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weedin. 100% of Weedin men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Weedin women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Weedin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weedin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Weedin. 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 243 military records available for the last name Weedin. For the veterans among your Weedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weedin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weedin in 1963 was 90, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weedin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weedin 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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