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Wedin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of a variant of the (placename) element ved ‘wood forest’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


Similar surnames: Ledin, Weldin, Wein, Weder, Hedin, Medin, Bodin, Levin, Medlin, Padin

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Where is the Wedin family from?

You can see how Wedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wedin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wedin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wedin families in 1911.
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What did your Wedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wedin. 100% of Wedin 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedin 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 Wedin. 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 544 military records available for the last name Wedin. For the veterans among your Wedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wedin in 1951 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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