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Wentzell Family History

Wentzell Surname Meaning

German: rare variant of Wentzel and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of its most common German form Wenzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wentzell family from?

You can see how Wentzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wentzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Wentzell families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wentzell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wentzell families in 1891.
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What did your Wentzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wentzell. 89% of Wentzell 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
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wentzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentzell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wentzell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wentzell. For the veterans among your Wentzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentzell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wentzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wentzell in 1947 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentzell 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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