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Weddell Family History

Weddell Name Meaning

Scottish and English (Northumberland Durham and North Yorkshire): variant of Weddle . See Waddell .

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


Similar surnames: Weddel, Waddell, Wendell, Waddel, Edsell, Pendell, Wedell, Wadell

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Where is the Weddell family from?

You can see how Weddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Weddell families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weddell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weddell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weddell. 28% of Weddell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Stammer
    19%
  • Switchman
    19%
  • Assistant
    19%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Weddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weddell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weddell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weddell. For the veterans among your Weddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weddell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Weddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weddell in 1945 was 21, and 80 in 2004.

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