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Wilentz Family History

Wilentz 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: Wiltz, Wentz, Slentz, Walenta, Wintz, Cilento, Wigent, Kientz, Lentz

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Where is the Wilentz family from?

You can see how Wilentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilentz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilentz families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilentz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wilentz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilentz 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 76 census records available for the last name Wilentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilentz 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Wilentz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wilentz. For the veterans among your Wilentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilentz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Wilentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wilentz in 1974 was 59, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilentz 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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