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Wenderoth Family History

Wenderoth Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named, the first part referring to the Wends (Middle High German Wint Wende ‘Slav’), the original Slavic population;

the element -roth (from Middle High German roden ‘to clear’) denotes a settlement on cleared land.

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


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Where is the Wenderoth family from?

You can see how Wenderoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenderoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wenderoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wenderoth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenderoth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenderoth families in 1891.
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What did your Wenderoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenderoth. 25% of Wenderoth men worked as a Salesman and 75% of Wenderoth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenderoth were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Wenderoth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenderoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenderoth 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Wenderoth. 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 409 military records available for the last name Wenderoth. For the veterans among your Wenderoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenderoth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wenderoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wenderoth in 1954 was 46, and 98 in 2004.

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