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Wendlick Family History

Wendlick Name 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: Wenzlick, Kendrick, Wendling, Tendick, Bendick, Endlich, Weidlich

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Where is the Wendlick family from?

You can see how Wendlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendlick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendlick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wendlick families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendlick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wendlick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendlick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wendlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendlick. 70% of Wendlick 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Wendlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendlick 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wendlick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Wendlick. For the veterans among your Wendlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendlick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wendlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wendlick in 1965 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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