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Wendring Family History

Wendring 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: Wendling, Woodring, Wehring, Wedding, Wenning, Welding, Andring

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Where is the Wendring family from?

You can see how Wendring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wendring family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendring's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wendring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendring 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 47 census records available for the last name Wendring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendring 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wendring. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wendring. For the veterans among your Wendring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendring lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Wendring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wendring in 1972 was 89, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendring 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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