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Wende Family History

Wende Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wendt.

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


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Where is the Wende family from?

You can see how Wende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wende family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wende families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wende families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wende's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wende families in 1891.
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What did your Wende ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caterer Tea Shop was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wende. 50% of Wende women worked as a Caterer Tea Shop.

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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

  • Caterer Tea Shop
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wende 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wende. 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 Wende. For the veterans among your Wende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wende lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wende in 1955 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wende 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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