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Wendlin Family History

Wendlin 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: Wendling, Wendelin, Weldin, Medlin, Wendler, Wedin, Mindlin, Wendland

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Where is the Wendlin family from?

You can see how Wendlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wendlin families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wendlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wendlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendlin 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 Wendlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendlin. 50% of Wendlin men worked as a Farming and 100% of Wendlin women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Wendlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendlin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wendlin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wendlin. For the veterans among your Wendlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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