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Whentz Family History

Whentz 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, Hentz, Hertz, Stentz, Rentz, Wheat, Weitz, Wantz, Slentz

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Whentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whentz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whentz. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whentz. For the veterans among your Whentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whentz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Whentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whentz in 1967 was 56, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whentz 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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