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Wents Family History

Wents 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: Wentz, Wente, Went, Lents, Werts, Bents, Wen, Wenk, Beets, Weith

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Where is the Wents family from?

You can see how Wents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wents family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wents families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wents's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wents families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wents 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 722 census records available for the last name Wents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wents 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Wents. 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 212 military records available for the last name Wents. For the veterans among your Wents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wents lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wents in 1974 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wents 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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