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Wientjes Family History

Wientjes 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: Wintjen, Wirtjes, Winter, Fuentes, Wintle, Wiencek, Gentes, Tietje

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Where is the Wientjes family from?

You can see how Wientjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wientjes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wientjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wientjes families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wientjes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wientjes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wientjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wientjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wientjes. 36% of Wientjes 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Wientjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wientjes 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Wientjes. 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 168 military records available for the last name Wientjes. For the veterans among your Wientjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wientjes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wientjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wientjes in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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