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Workentin Family History

Workentin 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: Warkentin, Sorrentino, Sorrenti, Correnti, Corsentino, Kenton, Worton

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Where is the Workentin family from?

You can see how Workentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workentin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Workentin families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Workentin's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Workentin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Workentin 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 Workentin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Workentin. 100% of Workentin men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Workentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workentin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Workentin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Workentin. For the veterans among your Workentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workentin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Workentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Workentin in 1980 was 60, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Workentin 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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