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Vendsel Family History

Vendsel 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: Vensel, Wendel, Sensel, Rendel, Bendel, Bensel, Hendel, Gendel

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Where is the Vendsel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendsel 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 Vendsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vendsel. 60% of Vendsel 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
    60%
  • Farmers Helper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Vendsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendsel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vendsel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vendsel. For the veterans among your Vendsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendsel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Vendsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vendsel in 1962 was 64, and 74 in 2002.

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