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Vendel Family History

Vendel 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, Rendel, Bendel, Hendel, Vensel, Gendel, Mendel, Fendel

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Where is the Vendel family from?

You can see how Vendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vendel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vendel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vendel families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Vendel's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Vendel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendel 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 Vendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vendel. 42% of Vendel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Partner Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Vendel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendel 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Vendel. 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 163 military records available for the last name Vendel. For the veterans among your Vendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vendel in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vendel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vendel 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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