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Wentzlaff Family History

Wentzlaff Surname Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): variant of Wenzlaff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wentzlaff family from?

You can see how Wentzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wentzlaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wentzlaff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Wentzlaff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wentzlaff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wentzlaff families in 1911.
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What did your Wentzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wentzlaff. 67% of Wentzlaff 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Wentzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Wentzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wentzlaff 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wentzlaff. 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 95 military records available for the last name Wentzlaff. For the veterans among your Wentzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wentzlaff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wentzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wentzlaff in 1954 was 39, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wentzlaff 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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