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Wentling Family History

Wentling Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wendling.

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


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Where is the Wentling family from?

You can see how Wentling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wentling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Wentling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wentling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wentling families in 1840.
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What did your Wentling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wentling. 19% of Wentling men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wentling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wentling were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Wentling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wentling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentling 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Wentling. 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 753 military records available for the last name Wentling. For the veterans among your Wentling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wentling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wentling in 1959 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentling 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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