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Wendeln Family History

Wendeln 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, Wendelin, Wendell, Wenzel, Wedel, Wengel, Rendel, Pendell

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Where is the Wendeln family from?

You can see how Wendeln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendeln family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendeln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Wendeln families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wendeln's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wendeln families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendeln surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wendeln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendeln. 40% of Wendeln men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wendeln women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wendeln family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Wendeln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendeln 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wendeln. 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 83 military records available for the last name Wendeln. For the veterans among your Wendeln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendeln lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wendeln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wendeln in 1963 was 72, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wendeln

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendeln 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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