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Wedeles Family History

Wedeles 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, Wedel, Wheeles, Fedele, Reveles, Weekes, Edelen, Welles

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Where is the Wedeles family from?

You can see how Wedeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedeles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedeles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wedeles families living in New Mexico. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wedeles's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Wedeles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedeles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wedeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wedeles. 100% of Wedeles women worked as a Household. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household
    100%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Wedeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedeles 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Wedeles. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wedeles. For the veterans among your Wedeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedeles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wedeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wedeles in 1966 was 63, and 94 in 2003.

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