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Wendroth Family History

Wendroth 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: Wenderoth, Abendroth, Lindroth, Wendt, Wentworth, Neuroth, Gendron

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Where is the Wendroth family from?

You can see how Wendroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendroth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wendroth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Wendroth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wendroth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wendroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendroth. 67% of Wendroth 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Wendroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendroth 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wendroth. 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 336 military records available for the last name Wendroth. For the veterans among your Wendroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendroth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wendroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wendroth in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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