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Wenthe Family History

Wenthe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wente.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wenthe family from?

You can see how Wenthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenthe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenthe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wenthe families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wenthe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenthe families in 1891.
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What did your Wenthe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenthe. 59% of Wenthe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    9%

What Wenthe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenthe 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Wenthe. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wenthe. For the veterans among your Wenthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenthe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wenthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wenthe in 1963 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenthe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenthe 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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