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Wendrick Family History

Wendrick 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: Kendrick, Hendrick, Wenrick, Fendrick, Henrick, Pedrick, Andrick

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Where is the Wendrick family from?

You can see how Wendrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendrick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wendrick families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wendrick's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wendrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wendrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendrick. 50% of Wendrick men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Wendrick women worked as a Typist. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Wendrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendrick 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wendrick. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wendrick. For the veterans among your Wendrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendrick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Wendrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wendrick in 1964 was 71, and 43 in 1998.

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