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Vendl Family History

Vendl 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: Wendl, Vinal, Endo, Wendt, Wendel, Hendy, Veal, Verde, Vento, Mende

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Where is the Vendl family from?

You can see how Vendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vendl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vendl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vendl families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vendl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vendl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vendl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vendl. 60% of Vendl men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    60%
  • Fitter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Vendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Vendl. 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 30 military records available for the last name Vendl. For the veterans among your Vendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vendl in 1973 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

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