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Wolenter Family History

Wolenter 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: Wollner, Olender, Wolever, Wolner, Bolender, Wolter, Winter, Bolander

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Where is the Wolenter family from?

You can see how Wolenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolenter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolenter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolenter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolenter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolenter 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 51 census records available for the last name Wolenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolenter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wolenter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Wolenter. For the veterans among your Wolenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolenter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Wolenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wolenter in 1976 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolenter 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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