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Wendelken Family History

Wendelken Surname Meaning

North German: metronymic from the female personal name Wendelke a pet form of Wendelburg.

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


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Where is the Wendelken family from?

You can see how Wendelken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendelken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendelken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Wendelken families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Wendelken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wendelken families in 1891.
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What did your Wendelken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wendelken. 100% of Wendelken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wendelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendelken 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Wendelken. 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 491 military records available for the last name Wendelken. For the veterans among your Wendelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendelken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wendelken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wendelken in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendelken 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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