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Weydell Family History

Weydell 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: Weddell, Wendell, Wedell, Wendel, Reddell, Wedel, Waddell, Rydell

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Where is the Weydell family from?

You can see how Weydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weydell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weydell families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weydell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weydell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weydell 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 Weydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weydell. 100% of Weydell men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Weydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Weydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weydell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Weydell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Weydell. For the veterans among your Weydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weydell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Weydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weydell in 1963 was 79, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weydell 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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