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Wentel Family History

Wentel 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: Wendel, Wenzel, Wengel, Mentel, Dentel, Wente, Wentzel, Wencel

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Where is the Wentel family from?

You can see how Wentel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wentel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wentel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wentel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wentel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentel 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 283 census records available for the last name Wentel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Wentel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wentel. For the veterans among your Wentel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentel lifespan?

Average Wentel life expectancy in 1976 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentel 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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