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Wiendl Family History

Wiendl 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: Wendl, Wien, Wind, Wendt, Windle, Wendel, Wiesel, Wied, Wiehl, Wiegel

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Where is the Wiendl family from?

You can see how Wiendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiendl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiendl family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiendl's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiendl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiendl 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 52 census records available for the last name Wiendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiendl 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wiendl. 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 579 military records available for the last name Wiendl. For the veterans among your Wiendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiendl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wiendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wiendl in 1963 was 83, and 68 in 2001.

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