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Wiendahl Family History

Wiendahl Surname 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: Rendahl, Rindahl, Grendahl, Wigdahl, Lindahl, Stendahl, Odendahl

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Where is the Wiendahl family from?

You can see how Wiendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiendahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiendahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wiendahl families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiendahl's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wiendahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiendahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wiendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiendahl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wiendahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Wiendahl. For the veterans among your Wiendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiendahl lifespan?

Average Wiendahl life expectancy in 1985 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiendahl 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.

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