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Wenas Family History

Wenas 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: Jonas, Wen, Wenk, Minas, Wear, Sens, Wendt, Weiss, Weng, Panas

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Where is the Wenas family from?

You can see how Wenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wenas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Wenas family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenas's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Wenas families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Wenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenas 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wenas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wenas. For the veterans among your Wenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Wenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenas in 1976 was 78, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenas 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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