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Wenhardt Family History

Wenhardt 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: Weinhardt, Lenhardt, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Denhart, Meinhardt

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Where is the Wenhardt family from?

You can see how Wenhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenhardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenhardt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenhardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenhardt 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 Wenhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenhardt. 100% of Wenhardt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Wenhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenhardt 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wenhardt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wenhardt. For the veterans among your Wenhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenhardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wenhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wenhardt in 1966 was 65, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenhardt 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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