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Wendeler Family History

Wendeler 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: Wendler, Tendler, Wendel, Fendler, Wengler, Bendler, Wender, Gendler

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Where is the Wendeler family from?

You can see how Wendeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wendeler families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wendeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Wendeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendeler 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Wendeler. 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 461 military records available for the last name Wendeler. For the veterans among your Wendeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendeler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wendeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wendeler in 1968 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendeler 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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