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Wedger Family History

Wedger 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: Ledger, Widger, Weder, Wenger, Hedger, Wedge, Weger, Edger, Weiger

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Where is the Wedger family from?

You can see how Wedger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wedger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wedger families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedger's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wedger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wedger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedger. 50% of Wedger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wedger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedger were Tractor Driver and Farm. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Tractor Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Farm
    40%
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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Wedger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedger 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wedger. 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 141 military records available for the last name Wedger. For the veterans among your Wedger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wedger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wedger in 1958 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

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