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Wentock Family History

Wentock 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: Weinstock, Wenck, Pennock, Wenrick, Wedlock, Wantuck, Estock, Weadock

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Where is the Wentock family from?

You can see how Wentock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentock family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wentock family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wentock's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wentock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentock 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 30 census records available for the last name Wentock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wentock. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wentock. For the veterans among your Wentock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentock lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentock 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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