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Weddum Family History

Weddum 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: Weddle, Wedde, Weigum, Weikum, Weddel, Geddie, Drum, Wendt, Hedden

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Where is the Weddum family from?

You can see how Weddum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weddum family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Weddum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weddum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weddum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weddum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Weddum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Weddum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Weddum. For the veterans among your Weddum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Weddum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weddum in 1965 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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