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Wenton Family History

Wenton 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: Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Winton, Benton, Lenton, Welton

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Where is the Wenton family from?

You can see how Wenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Wenton families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wenton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenton. 100% of Wenton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenton 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Wenton. 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 136 military records available for the last name Wenton. For the veterans among your Wenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Wenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wenton in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenton 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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