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Wenth Family History

Wenth 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: Weith, Wentz, Lenth, Wente, Went, Werth, Menth, Wenthe, Wen, Wenk

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Where is the Wenth family from?

You can see how Wenth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wenth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenth 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 Wenth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenth. 50% of Wenth 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Wenth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenth 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wenth. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wenth. For the veterans among your Wenth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wenth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wenth in 1969 was 69, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenth 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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