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Wheddow Family History

Wheddow 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: Whiddon, Haddow, Beddow, Wheadon, Whedon, Sheldon, Hedden, Weddle

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Where is the Wheddow family from?

You can see how Wheddow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheddow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wheddow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheddow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wheddow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wheddow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheddow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wheddow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wheddow. For the veterans among your Wheddow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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