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Wentlandt Family History

Wentlandt 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: Wentland, Wendlandt, Westland, Pentland, Wendland, Wantland

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Where is the Wentlandt family from?

You can see how Wentlandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentlandt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wentlandt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wentlandt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wentlandt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentlandt 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 Wentlandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wentlandt. 50% of Wentlandt men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wentlandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Wentlandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentlandt 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Wentlandt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wentlandt. For the veterans among your Wentlandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentlandt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wentlandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wentlandt in 1949 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wentlandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentlandt 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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