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Wredling Family History

Wredling 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: Redling, Welling, Wendling, Werling, Dreiling, Kreiling, Ridling

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wredling 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 Wredling ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wredling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wredling 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wredling. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wredling. For the veterans among your Wredling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wredling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wredling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wredling in 1968 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wredling 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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