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Wenstadt Family History

Wenstadt 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: Neustadt, Enstad, Constant, Wendt, Winstead, Onstad, Hunstad, Westall

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Where is the Wenstadt family from?

You can see how Wenstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenstadt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wenstadt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenstadt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wenstadt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenstadt. 100% of Wenstadt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wenstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenstadt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wenstadt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Wenstadt. For the veterans among your Wenstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenstadt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Wenstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenstadt in 1957 was 61, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenstadt 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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