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Wendon Family History

Wendon Surname Meaning

see Wenden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wendon family from?

You can see how Wendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Wendon families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wendon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wendon families in 1891.
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What did your Wendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wendon. 38% of Wendon men worked as a Carpenter and 85% of Wendon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendon were Certified Mental Defect and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmworker
    38%
  • Certified Mental Defect
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendon 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Wendon. 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 111 military records available for the last name Wendon. For the veterans among your Wendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendon lifespan?

Average Wendon life expectancy in 1972 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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