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Wendolek Family History

Wendolek 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: Wendler, Wendle, Wesolek, Tendler, Weddle, Windle, Wendel, Fendler

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Where is the Wendolek family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendolek. 100% of Wendolek men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Wendolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendolek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wendolek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wendolek. For the veterans among your Wendolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendolek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Wendolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wendolek in 1974 was 75, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendolek 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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