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Wendemuth Family History

Wendemuth 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: Wenderoth, Lindemuth, Niemuth, Lindenmuth, Wermuth, Demuth

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Where is the Wendemuth family from?

You can see how Wendemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendemuth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendemuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wendemuth family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendemuth's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wendemuth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendemuth 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 214 census records available for the last name Wendemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendemuth 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Wendemuth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wendemuth. For the veterans among your Wendemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendemuth lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Wendemuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wendemuth in 1973 was 78, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendemuth 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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