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Weddendorf Family History

Weddendorf Name 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: Middendorf, Wellendorf, Westendorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Weddendorf family from?

You can see how Weddendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weddendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Weddendorf families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Weddendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weddendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weddendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weddendorf. 100% of Weddendorf men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Weddendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddendorf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Weddendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Weddendorf. For the veterans among your Weddendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddendorf lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Weddendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weddendorf in 1947 was 62, and 92 in 2003.

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