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Wendover Family History

Wendover Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Wendover in Buckinghamshire.The placename is from a lost river name of ancient British origin meaning ‘bright waters’.

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


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Where is the Wendover family from?

You can see how Wendover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendover family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wendover families living in Middlesex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wendover's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wendover families in 1891.
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What did your Wendover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendover. 50% of Wendover men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wendover women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendover were Dealer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Dealer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wendover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendover 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Wendover. 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 227 military records available for the last name Wendover. For the veterans among your Wendover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendover lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wendover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wendover in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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