Wedell Family History

Wedell Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wedel. This surname was in the past also found in France (Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Wadell, Weddell, Wedel, Bedell, Wendell, Euell, Webel, Bedwell, Rodell, Woodell

25,000 record(s) for Wedell

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7K	Military Records
881	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

Where is the Wedell family from?

You can see how Wedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Wedell families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wedell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wedell families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedell. 26% of Wedell men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wedell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedell were Porter and Waitress.

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

26%

Laborer

15%

Carpenter

10%

Porter

4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

17%

Housekeeper

17%

Stenographer

12%

Waitress

12%

What Wedell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Wedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 881 immigration records available for the last name Wedell. 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.

Military Records

There are 7K military records available for the last name Wedell. For the veterans among your Wedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wedell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wedell in 1955 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.