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Wendes Family History

Wendes 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, Wender, Mendes, Windes, Wende, Wander, Winder, Wendt, Wunder

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Where is the Wendes family from?

You can see how Wendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wendes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wendes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendes 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 Wendes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wendes. 100% of Wendes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Wendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendes 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Wendes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wendes. For the veterans among your Wendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wendes in 1970 was 81, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendes 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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