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Wentes Family History

Wentes 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: Gentes, Wente, Winter, Mente, Wendel, Westen, Wetter, Wenzel, Fuentes

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Where is the Wentes family from?

You can see how Wentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wentes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wentes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wentes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wentes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wentes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wentes. For the veterans among your Wentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Wentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wentes in 1981 was 90, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentes 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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