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Weindel Family History

Weindel Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Weinel.

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


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Where is the Weindel family from?

You can see how Weindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weindel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weindel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Weindel families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Weindel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weindel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weindel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weindel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weindel. 23% of Weindel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Weindel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weindel were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Student Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Weindel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weindel 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Weindel. 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 683 military records available for the last name Weindel. For the veterans among your Weindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weindel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Weindel in 1965 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weindel 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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