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Wenderski Family History

Wenderski 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: Enderson, Wenderoth, Wonders, Wlodarski, Henderson, Swiderski

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Where is the Wenderski family from?

You can see how Wenderski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenderski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenderski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wenderski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenderski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wenderski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenderski 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 Wenderski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenderski. 100% of Wenderski men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wenderski women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Wenderski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Wenderski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenderski 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Wenderski. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wenderski. For the veterans among your Wenderski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenderski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wenderski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wenderski in 1966 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenderski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenderski 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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