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Wendelin Family History

Wendelin Surname Meaning

South German: from the personal name Wendelin, a pet form of Wendel. Wendelin is the name of a Christian saint venerated in the Saarland, Germany.

Swedish: habitational name from a place called Vendel + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

In some cases it may also be of German origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Wendelin family from?

You can see how Wendelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wendelin families living in Texas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wendelin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wendelin families in 1880.
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What did your Wendelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendelin. 50% of Wendelin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wendelin women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendelin were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Wendelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wendelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendelin 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Wendelin. 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 366 military records available for the last name Wendelin. For the veterans among your Wendelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendelin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wendelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wendelin in 1944 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendelin 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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