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Wenaas Family History

Wenaas 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: Naas, Waas, Wenman, Wenham, Winans, Rentas, Weaks, Wears, Dennis

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Where is the Wenaas family from?

You can see how Wenaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenaas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wenaas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenaas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenaas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenaas 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 Wenaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenaas. 43% of Wenaas men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wenaas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenaas were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Wenaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Wenaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenaas 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wenaas. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wenaas. For the veterans among your Wenaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenaas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wenaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wenaas in 1967 was 35, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenaas 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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