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Wenten Family History

Wenten 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: Westen, Wente, Winter, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Winton

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Where is the Wenten family from?

You can see how Wenten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wenten families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Wenten families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenten's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wenten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenten 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 105 census records available for the last name Wenten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenten 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wenten. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wenten. For the veterans among your Wenten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wenten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenten in 1977 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenten 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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