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Wendell Family History

Wendell Surname Meaning

German, Swedish, and Danish: variant of Wendel and in North America (also) an altered form of this (which can be also of Dutch origin).

The surname Wendell is (very) rare in Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.

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


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Where is the Wendell family from?

You can see how Wendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wendell families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendell 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 Wendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wendell. 100% of Wendell 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 33,000 census records available for the last name Wendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wendell. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wendell. For the veterans among your Wendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wendell in 1942 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendell 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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