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Wentze Family History

Wentze 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, Wentzel, Hentze, Wenthe, Mente, Ventre, Wenzel, Mentzer

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Where is the Wentze family from?

You can see how Wentze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentze family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wentze families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Wentze families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wentze's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wentze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wentze 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 194 census records available for the last name Wentze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentze 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wentze. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wentze. For the veterans among your Wentze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentze lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wentze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wentze in 1966 was 56, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentze 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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