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Wedmore Family History

Wedmore Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Somerset): habitational name from Wedmore in Somerset recorded in the 9th century as Wethmor.

The placename derives from an uncertain initial element (possibly Old English wǣthe a side form of wāth ‘hunting’) + Old English mōr ‘moor’.

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


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Where is the Wedmore family from?

You can see how Wedmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wedmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Wedmore families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wedmore's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wedmore families in 1911.
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What did your Wedmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedmore. 39% of Wedmore men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wedmore women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedmore were Machinist and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Soldier
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wedmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedmore 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Wedmore. 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 447 military records available for the last name Wedmore. For the veterans among your Wedmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedmore lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wedmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wedmore in 1958 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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