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Weddle Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Waddell . In Britain this form of the name is found mainly in Durham and Northumberland in northern England.

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


Similar surnames: Wardle, Ruddle, Beadle, Windle, Weible, Welde, Wehle, Wedge, Wedel

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Where is the Weddle family from?

You can see how Weddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weddle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Weddle families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Weddle's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Weddle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weddle. 100% of Weddle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Weddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weddle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Weddle. For the veterans among your Weddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddle lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Weddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weddle in 1948 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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