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Wenndt Family History

Wenndt 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: Wendt, Fendt, Bendt, Wenner, Gerndt, Went, Wyandt, Bennet, Weyandt

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Where is the Wenndt family from?

You can see how Wenndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wenndt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenndt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wenndt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenndt 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 Wenndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenndt. 77% of Wenndt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Wenndt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Wenndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenndt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wenndt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wenndt. For the veterans among your Wenndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenndt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wenndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wenndt in 1965 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenndt 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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