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Wendale Family History

Wendale 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: Wendle, Weddle, Kendall, Windle, Wendel, Kendle, Wendler, Rendall

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Where is the Wendale family from?

You can see how Wendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendale family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wendale families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wendale's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Wendale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendale 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wendale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wendale. For the veterans among your Wendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendale lifespan?

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