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Wendenburg Family History

Wendenburg 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: Vandenburg, Wardenburg, Lindenberg, Oldenburg, Essenburg, Rodenburg

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Where is the Wendenburg family from?

You can see how Wendenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wendenburg family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendenburg's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Wendenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendenburg 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 109 census records available for the last name Wendenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendenburg 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wendenburg. 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 790 military records available for the last name Wendenburg. For the veterans among your Wendenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendenburg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Wendenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wendenburg in 1957 was 53, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendenburg 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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