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Wenall Family History

Wenall 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: Wall, Kendall, Wendel, Wenzel, Westall, Well, Wignall, Wengel, Arnall

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Where is the Wenall family from?

You can see how Wenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wenall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wenall families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wenall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wenall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wenall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wenall. For the veterans among your Wenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wenall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wenall in 1968 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenall 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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