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Wenderfer Family History

Wenderfer 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: Wanderer, Sanderfer, Wetterer, Wenderoth, Wendler, Alderfer

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenderfer 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 immigration records available for the last name Wenderfer. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Wenderfer. For the veterans among your Wenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenderfer lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Wenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenderfer in 1991 was 36, and 76 in 1998.

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