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Wenderhold Family History

Wenderhold 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: Westerhold, Wiederhold, Wetherhold, Wenderoth, Aderhold, Westerholm

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Where is the Wenderhold family from?

You can see how Wenderhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenderhold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wenderhold families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenderhold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenderhold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenderhold 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 Wenderhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenderhold. 100% of Wenderhold men worked as an Elevator Operator.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    100%

What Wenderhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wenderhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenderhold 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wenderhold. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wenderhold. For the veterans among your Wenderhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenderhold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Wenderhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wenderhold in 1969 was 73, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenderhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenderhold 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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