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Wendele Family History

Wendele 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, Wendle, Bendele, Wendell, Weddle, Windle, Wenzel, Kendle

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Where is the Wendele family from?

You can see how Wendele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendele family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wendele family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wendele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendele 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 147 census records available for the last name Wendele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendele 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wendele. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wendele. For the veterans among your Wendele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendele lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wendele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wendele in 1967 was 77, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendele 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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