Origins of the Wendel surname

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    In 1921, most Wendels lived in north-east

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    460 Wendel Travel & migration records
    170 Wendels found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Wendels

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Wendels in 1921

    Widow

    2

    Apprentice To Dress Making

    1

    Assisting In The Business

    1

    Barmaid Inn

    1

    Button Driller

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Wendels in 1921

    Farm Hands

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    General Farmers

    6

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    6

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    6

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