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Wendal Family History

Wendal 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, Wendl, Wendt, Rendahl, Kendall, Wenzel, Sandal, Wedel, Handal

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Where is the Wendal family from?

You can see how Wendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wendal families living in New Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wendal's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Wendal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendal 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 Wendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendal. 60% of Wendal men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wendal women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendal were Laborer and Private Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Private Secretary
    40%

What Wendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendal 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Wendal. 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 123 military records available for the last name Wendal. For the veterans among your Wendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wendal in 1965 was 34, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendal 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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