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Wendtland Family History

Wendtland Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wendland.

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


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Where is the Wendtland family from?

You can see how Wendtland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendtland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendtland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wendtland families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wendtland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wendtland families in 1880.
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What did your Wendtland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendtland. 25% of Wendtland men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wendtland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendtland were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Garment Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wendtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendtland 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Wendtland. 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 270 military records available for the last name Wendtland. For the veterans among your Wendtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendtland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wendtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wendtland in 1951 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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