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Wenterhalter Family History

Wenterhalter 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: Winterhalter, Westenhaver, Ketterhagen, Wetterer, Westerhold

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Where is the Wenterhalter family from?

You can see how Wenterhalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenterhalter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenterhalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wenterhalter families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wenterhalter's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wenterhalter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wenterhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenterhalter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wenterhalter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wenterhalter. For the veterans among your Wenterhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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