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Vendt Family History

Vendt 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: Wendt, Fendt, Bendt, Vent, Endo, Dent, Hendy, Herdt, Reidt, Verde

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Where is the Vendt family from?

You can see how Vendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vendt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vendt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Vendt families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Vendt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendt 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 Vendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vendt. 24% of Vendt men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Vendt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vendt were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Vendt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendt 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Vendt. 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 143 military records available for the last name Vendt. For the veterans among your Vendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vendt in 1963 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vendt 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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