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Wenthold Family History

Wenthold Name 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: Wenhold, Berthold, Leuthold, Weinhold, Penfold, Denholm, Westerhold

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Where is the Wenthold family from?

You can see how Wenthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenthold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenthold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wenthold families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenthold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wenthold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenthold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wenthold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenthold. 50% of Wenthold 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Wenthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenthold 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wenthold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Wenthold. For the veterans among your Wenthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenthold lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wenthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wenthold in 1956 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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