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Wendeling Family History

Wendeling 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: Wendling, Wendelin, Wonderling, Wandling, Wedeking, Wentling, Teeling

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Where is the Wendeling family from?

You can see how Wendeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendeling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wendeling family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendeling's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wendeling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendeling 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 127 census records available for the last name Wendeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendeling 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wendeling. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wendeling. For the veterans among your Wendeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendeling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Wendeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wendeling in 1973 was 93, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendeling 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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