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Wendelkin Family History

Wendelkin 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: Wendelin, Wendelken, Wendel, Wedekind, Wendling, Medellin, Sandelin

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Where is the Wendelkin family from?

You can see how Wendelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendelkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendelkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wendelkin families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wendelkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wendelkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Wendelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendelkin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wendelkin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wendelkin. For the veterans among your Wendelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendelkin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Wendelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wendelkin in 1973 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendelkin 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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