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Wendth Family History

Wendth 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: Wendt, Weith, Wendel, Fendt, Bendt, Wentz, Wender, Lenth, Wente, Went

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Where is the Wendth family from?

You can see how Wendth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wendth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wendth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wendth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wendth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wendth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wendth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wendth. For the veterans among your Wendth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendth lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Wendth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wendth in 1983 was 80, and 71 in 1987.

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