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Wenhart Family History

Wenhart 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: Denhart, Lenhart, Benhart, Wishart, De Hart, Lenart, Ehart, Weinhardt

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Where is the Wenhart family from?

You can see how Wenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenhart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wenhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Wenhart family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenhart's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Wenhart families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Wenhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenhart. 50% of Wenhart men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Wenhart women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenhart were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Wenhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Wenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenhart 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wenhart. 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 146 military records available for the last name Wenhart. For the veterans among your Wenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenhart lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wenhart in 1967 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenhart 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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