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Vendela Family History

Vendela Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wendel, Rendel, Pendell, Mendola, Bendel, Candela, Ventola, Hendel

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Where is the Vendela family from?

You can see how Vendela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vendela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vendela family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vendela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vendela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vendela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vendela. 100% of Vendela women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Vendela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Vendela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendela 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 immigration records available for the last name Vendela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Vendela. For the veterans among your Vendela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendela lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Vendela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vendela in 1996 was 73, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vendela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vendela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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