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Wendland Family History

Wendland Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from the area of northeastern Germany inhabited by the Wends (see Wendt) especially the Wendland district near Lüneburg where Wendish continued to be spoken as late as the 18th century.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wendland family from?

You can see how Wendland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wendland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wendland families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wendland's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wendland families in 1891.
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What did your Wendland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wendland. 100% of Wendland 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Wendland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendland 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wendland. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wendland. For the veterans among your Wendland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wendland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wendland in 1958 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendland 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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