Wendig Family History

Wendig Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wenig, Weidig, Bendig, Wedig, Kendig, Wendt, Weng, Wendel, Weldin, Leidig

2,000 record(s) for Wendig

654	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
131	Immigration Records
85	Census and Voter Lists
78	Member Trees

Where is the Wendig family from?

You can see how Wendig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wendig families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendig's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wendig families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wendig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendig.

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

100%

What Wendig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wendig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 131 immigration records available for the last name Wendig. 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.

Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Wendig. For the veterans among your Wendig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wendig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wendig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wendig in 1967 was 65, and 93 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.