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Wenbaw Family History

Wenbaw 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: Wenman, Benbow, Denbow, Genaw, Wenham, Wen, Wenk, Penna, Henshaw

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Where is the Wenbaw family from?

You can see how Wenbaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenbaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wenbaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wenbaw families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenbaw's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wenbaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wenbaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenbaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wenbaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wenbaw. For the veterans among your Wenbaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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