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Wendegatz Family History

Wendegatz 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: Wenderoth, Wendt, Wendel, Westgate, Winegar, Redgate, Wingate

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Where is the Wendegatz family from?

You can see how Wendegatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendegatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendegatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wendegatz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendegatz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wendegatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendegatz 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 Wendegatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendegatz. 100% of Wendegatz men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Wendegatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Wendegatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendegatz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wendegatz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wendegatz. For the veterans among your Wendegatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendegatz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wendegatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wendegatz in 1967 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendegatz 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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