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Wenhold Family History

Wenhold Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name (see Weinhold).

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


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Where is the Wenhold family from?

You can see how Wenhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenhold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wenhold families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wenhold's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wenhold families in 1891.
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What did your Wenhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenhold. 48% of Wenhold men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Wenhold women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenhold were Accountant and Machine Operator.

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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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Accountant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    54%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

What Wenhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenhold 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Wenhold. 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 469 military records available for the last name Wenhold. For the veterans among your Wenhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenhold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wenhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wenhold in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenhold 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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