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Wedick Family History

Wedick 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: Redick, Edick, Widick, Weick, Medick, Dick, Wick, Reddick, Senick

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Where is the Wedick family from?

You can see how Wedick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wedick families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wedick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wedick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wedick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Wedick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedick 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wedick. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wedick. For the veterans among your Wedick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wedick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wedick in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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