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Wentland Family History

Wentland Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wendland.

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


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Where is the Wentland family from?

You can see how Wentland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wentland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wentland families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wentland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wentland families in 1891.
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What did your Wentland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wentland. 25% of Wentland men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Wentland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wentland were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wentland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentland 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Wentland. 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 659 military records available for the last name Wentland. For the veterans among your Wentland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentland lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wentland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wentland in 1953 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentland 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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