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Wenty Family History

Wenty 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, Wente, Went, Welty, Wanty, Fenty, Henry, Wen, Wenk, Penny

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Where is the Wenty family from?

You can see how Wenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wenty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wenty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wenty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenty 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 Wenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenty. 60% of Wenty men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Wenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenty 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 Wenty. 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 463 military records available for the last name Wenty. For the veterans among your Wenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenty lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Wenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wenty in 1990 was 69, and 67 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenty 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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