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Whent Family History

Whent Surname Meaning

see Went.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whent family from?

You can see how Whent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Whent families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Whent's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whent 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 Whent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whent. 100% of Whent men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Whent 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Whent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whent 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Whent. 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 187 military records available for the last name Whent. For the veterans among your Whent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whent lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Whent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whent in 1989 was 76, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whent 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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