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Wredberg Family History

Wredberg 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: Freberg, Friedberg, Weberg, Freiberg, Swedberg, Smedberg, Rodberg

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Where is the Wredberg family from?

You can see how Wredberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wredberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wredberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wredberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wredberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wredberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wredberg 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 Wredberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wredberg. 80% of Wredberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Wredberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Wredberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wredberg 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wredberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wredberg. For the veterans among your Wredberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wredberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wredberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wredberg in 1955 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wredberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wredberg 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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