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Wenande Family History

Wenande 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: Welander, Weinand, Weyandt, Weyand, Winand, Weiand, Wende, Lenane

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Where is the Wenande family from?

You can see how Wenande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenande family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wenande families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenande's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wenande families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenande 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 Wenande ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenande. 50% of Wenande men worked as a Farm 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wenande family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wenande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenande 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wenande. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wenande. For the veterans among your Wenande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenande lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wenande life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wenande in 1974 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenande 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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