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Wentle Family History

Wentle 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: Wintle, Bentle, Gentle, Wente, Wendle, Wenthe, Bentley, Gentile

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Where is the Wentle family from?

You can see how Wentle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wentle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wentle families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wentle's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Wentle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentle 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 Wentle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wentle. 100% of Wentle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wentle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Wentle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wentle. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wentle. For the veterans among your Wentle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Wentle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wentle in 1976 was 78, and 88 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wentle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentle 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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