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Wentowski Family History

Wentowski 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: Senkowski, Winkowski, Witowski, Weslowski, Benkowski, Petrowski

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Where is the Wentowski family from?

You can see how Wentowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wentowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wentowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wentowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentowski 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 40 census records available for the last name Wentowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentowski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wentowski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wentowski. For the veterans among your Wentowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wentowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wentowski in 1974 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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