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Wendling Family History

Wendling Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Wendling, notably in Bavaria, or a place called Wendlingen, for example near Stuttgart.

(Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Wendel (see Wendel).

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


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Where is the Wendling family from?

You can see how Wendling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wendling families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wendling's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Wendling families in 1891.
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What did your Wendling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendling. 19% of Wendling men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Wendling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendling were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Wendling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendling 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wendling. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wendling. For the veterans among your Wendling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendling lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wendling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wendling in 1941 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendling 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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