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Wenderlich Family History

Wenderlich 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: Wunderlich, Wenderoth, Henderlight, Wenrich, Wendelin, Dederich

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Where is the Wenderlich family from?

You can see how Wenderlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenderlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenderlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wenderlich family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenderlich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wenderlich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Wenderlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenderlich 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wenderlich. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wenderlich. For the veterans among your Wenderlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenderlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wenderlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenderlich in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenderlich 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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