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Wendee Family History

Wendee 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, Wender, Wendle, Wende, Hendee, Wander, Winder, Wendt, Weddle

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Where is the Wendee family from?

You can see how Wendee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wendee families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendee's in USA. California had the highest population of Wendee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendee 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 45 census records available for the last name Wendee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendee 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wendee. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wendee. For the veterans among your Wendee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendee lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Wendee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wendee in 1971 was 61, and 66 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendee 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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