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Weedon Family History

Weedon Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire): habitational name from Weedon in Buckinghamshire or Weedon Beck and Weedon Lois in Northamptonshire all of which are named in Old English with wīg wēoh ‘idol shrine (pre-Christian) temple’.

The name reflects the historical significance of these locations, indicating a connection to ancient worship practices.

It is derived from the elements that denote a physical landscape, emphasizing the relationship between geographical features and community identity.

Weedon locations are important not only for their etymological roots but also for their contribution to the local heritage of Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

This naming convention showcases the influence of Old English on place names and the preservation of historical narratives within them.

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


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You can see how Weedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weedon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 583 Weedon families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weedon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weedon families in 1891.
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What did your Weedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weedon. 10% of Weedon men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Weedon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weedon were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • French Polisher
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Weedon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Weedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weedon in 1949 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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