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Wellendorf Family History

Wellendorf Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example near Osnabrück.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wellendorf family from?

You can see how Wellendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellendorf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wellendorf families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wellendorf's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wellendorf families in 1880.
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What did your Wellendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellendorf. 40% of Wellendorf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wellendorf women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellendorf were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Wellendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellendorf 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Wellendorf. 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 283 military records available for the last name Wellendorf. For the veterans among your Wellendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellendorf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wellendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wellendorf in 1955 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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