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Wentar Family History

Wentar 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: Winter, Wear, Wetter, Center, Senter, Wester, Wenman, Menear, Pintar

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Where is the Wentar family from?

You can see how Wentar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wentar family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wentar's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wentar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wentar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentar 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 immigration records available for the last name Wentar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wentar. For the veterans among your Wentar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Wentar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wentar in 1965 was 94, and 75 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentar 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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