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Wendl Name Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Wendel .

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


Similar surnames: Wendle, Wencl, Wende, Wendel, Wend, Wenzl, Wandel, Wendt, Webel

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Where is the Wendl family from?

You can see how Wendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Wendl families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wendl's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wendl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wendl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendl. 48% of Wendl men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Wendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendl 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Wendl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wendl. For the veterans among your Wendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wendl in 1962 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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