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Wennerstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Wennerström): ornamental name composed of Wenner + ström ‘current stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Wenstrom, Sederstrom, Westrom, Segerstrom, Cederstrom, Fernstrom

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Where is the Wennerstrom family from?

You can see how Wennerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennerstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wennerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wennerstrom families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennerstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wennerstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Wennerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wennerstrom. 100% of Wennerstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wennerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennerstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wennerstrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 355 military records available for the last name Wennerstrom. For the veterans among your Wennerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennerstrom lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wennerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wennerstrom in 1958 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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