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Wedgeworth Family History

Wedgeworth Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): probably an altered form of Wedgwood.

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


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Where is the Wedgeworth family from?

You can see how Wedgeworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedgeworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wedgeworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wedgeworth family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedgeworth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wedgeworth families in 1911.
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What did your Wedgeworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedgeworth. 48% of Wedgeworth men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Wedgeworth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedgeworth were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wedgeworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedgeworth 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Wedgeworth. 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 883 military records available for the last name Wedgeworth. For the veterans among your Wedgeworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedgeworth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wedgeworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wedgeworth in 1956 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

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