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Wenta Family History

Wenta 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: Menta, Wentz, Renta, Wente, Went, Wanta, Penta, Wen, Wenk, Penna

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Where is the Wenta family from?

You can see how Wenta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wenta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wenta families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wenta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenta 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 Wenta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenta. 32% of Wenta men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wenta women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenta were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Wenta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Wenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenta 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Wenta. 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 224 military records available for the last name Wenta. For the veterans among your Wenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wenta in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenta 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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