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Wenters Family History

Wenters 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: Venters, Winters, Fenters, Senters, Centers, Winter, Wetter, Wonders

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Where is the Wenters family from?

You can see how Wenters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenters families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Wenters families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenters's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Wenters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenters 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 Wenters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenters. 20% of Wenters men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Wenters women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenters were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Wenters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenters 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Wenters. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wenters. For the veterans among your Wenters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenters lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Wenters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenters in 1984 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenters 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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