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Wendle Name Meaning

German: variant of Wendel, or in some cases probably an Americanized spelling of the same name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bendle, Wendl, Bentle, Kendle, Wendler, Wende, Swindle, Weidle

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Where is the Wendle family from?

You can see how Wendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wendle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Wendle families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wendle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wendle families in 1911.
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What did your Wendle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wendle. 27% of Wendle men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wendle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wendle were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendle 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Wendle. 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 509 military records available for the last name Wendle. For the veterans among your Wendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wendle in 1962 was 76, and 60 in 2004.

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